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Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 10:15 AM UTC
Can anyone here tell me please if the decking on U Boats during WW2 such as on a VIIC were made of wood and how would they have typically been finished? Painted or stained?

Thank you,
Gary
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Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 10:42 AM UTC
Ahoy Gary,

Yes, portions of the deck and the tower platforms were made of wood...
specifically teak and were treated with a preservative which was gave the
decks a charcoal gray appearance. This did fade with time and gave them
a lighter look as seen in some photos.

Here is a link to an extensive document which deals with many aspects
of u-boat colors that has been put together by a fellow member Dougie47.
(Dougie Martindale)

http://uboatcolours.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/index.jhtml/url]

Enjoy,
Joe
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Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 08:23 PM UTC

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Ahoy Gary,

Yes, portions of the deck and the tower platforms were made of wood...
specifically teak and were treated with a preservative which was gave the
decks a charcoal gray appearance. This did fade with time and gave them
a lighter look as seen in some photos.

Here is a link to an extensive document which deals with many aspects
of u-boat colors that has been put together by a fellow member Dougie47.
(Dougie Martindale)

http://uboatcolours.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/index.jhtml/url]

Enjoy,
Joe


Thanks to you Joe and to Dougie. This is a massive amount of help!!!

Many thanks!

Gary
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Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 09:07 PM UTC

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Ahoy Gary,

Yes, portions of the deck and the tower platforms were made of wood...
specifically teak and were treated with a preservative which was gave the
decks a charcoal gray appearance. This did fade with time and gave them
a lighter look as seen in some photos.

Here is a link to an extensive document which deals with many aspects
of u-boat colors that has been put together by a fellow member Dougie47.
(Dougie Martindale)

http://uboatcolours.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/index.jhtml/url]

Enjoy,
Joe


Thanks to you Joe and to Dougie. This is a massive amount of help!!!

Many thanks!

Gary


Ahoy, Gary!

Remember, mate, that's what we're here for. . .we LOVE to help out, and someday, maybe you can return the favor!!

Keep us posted of your build, and by all means, don't be afraid to ask LOTS of questions!
Cheers,
~Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 09:58 PM UTC
Another one to add to my favorites. I think the folder is going to burst! :-)

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Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 10:28 PM UTC

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Another one to add to my favorites. I think the folder is going to burst! :-)

Kenny


I hear ya, gator!

I myself have downloaded all of Dougie's writings, and printed them out here at the office, and made quite an extensive "handbook", so to speak. . .invaluable and fantastic stuff!!!

~Gunny
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Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 09:07 AM UTC

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Ahoy, Gary!

Remember, mate, that's what we're here for. . .we LOVE to help out, and someday, maybe you can return the favor!!

Keep us posted of your build, and by all means, don't be afraid to ask LOTS of questions!
Cheers,
~Gunny


Thank you very much for the welcome Gunny! I hope to be in a position to help someone else out one of these days. As I get into this build, I'm sure questions will arise and it's reassuring to know you all are here.

Here's the ship I recently finished which has gotten me off the armor for awhile:



Cheers, Gary
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Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 09:13 AM UTC
Ahoy Gary,

Very nice S-Boot..........more photos please.....ie close-ups. Txs.

Cheers,
Joe
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Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 09:41 AM UTC

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Ahoy Gary,

Very nice S-Boot..........more photos please.....ie close-ups. Txs.

Cheers,
Joe


Ahoy Joe,

Thank you. I'm on the road but when I get home next week, I'll see if I can get a couple of close ups. I hope it holds up to close scrutiny. My first ship attempt but who knows...

Gary
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Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 08:25 PM UTC
Hi Gary

Hmm your Schnellboot looks very good - as Joe as requested, more photos please
And Welcome to MSW, btw

Skipper
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Posted: Saturday, January 13, 2007 - 04:46 AM UTC

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Hmm your Schnellboot looks very good - as Joe as requested, more photos please
And Welcome to MSW, btw


Ahoy Skipper and thank you all here for the welcome and the interest in my S-Boote. Here are some more images:






Thanks again mates,

Gary :-)



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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 07:03 AM UTC
She looks good Gary
Congratulations

Skipper
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