Hei Tuomas

I am sorry, but I never tried one of those Mirage subs...
But the ones that I have seen build make justice to the real stuff, and if you use the dedicated PE sets it will enhance the model greatly

Here's a Type II



Very similar to the Vesikko that is at Suonmelina, Helsinki

Skipper

Okay, thanks for tips. Hope somebody else have build that.

Regards Tuomas

P.S. Yep, if you come from Helsinki, you must see that "Vesikko" sub. You can go inside of it!

Already did - but when I was there it was closed, so all I got the chance to take was a tour outside (it was October)
Perhaps next time

Skipper

Sarpis,
I have built several of the Mirage 1/400 U-Boats. In my opinion, they are the best modelling value on the market today. Granted, they are a smaller scale, but not that bad. Plus if you get the Photo etch from Mirage with them, you will have all yu need for a great little model. Hopefully, Mirage will continue the series. But I highly recommend the entire series, enjoy.......Bruce

Bruce, thanks! When i got my kit, i tell what i think about it.

Tuomas

Today i get my U-570. It's very nice little kit (About 17 centimeters) and cheap! Some parts are very little, but with good pincers you can do it. I just built some little thinks, i send pictures when it's going on.

Some pictures:







Sorry if my english is bad, im just 14 years. :-)

P.S. What Xtracrylix colours is good for "Dark Grey" and "Red Brown"? If you don't know Xtracrylix answers, you can tell what you know. :-)

Cheers Tuomas

HI There Toumas:

I have built 6 of those Mirage kits. I rather enjoyed their very simple build and was impressed with the quality / detailing for their very cheap price. As for painting, I use model master paints which are a Lichtgrau for the upper surfaces and a schwartzgrau for the underside. THERE IS NO RED on any of these. Have fun with these and it is a good choice of models to learn from.

Hello all

Yes, go for a Mirage Type VIIC. I don't have any but I do own a certain Type IID submarine from them (hum, I wonder if it's that submarine on the photo that Rui posted!!!! )!!! They are very cheap models and quite reasonable in details. Best luck.

Just finished the building. Now the painting and ridding are weating.



Tuomas

Hi Filipe

:-) Your wondering is absolutely right - as you know
Skipper