1/125 SCALE U-BOAT WRECK MKII

eddiesolo · Apr 28, 2015

I am calling this on finished, apart from a base the model is finished. I also found out that the guy is stalling in payment and giving me sob stories, so have told him to bugger off, it is going on Ebay to recoup some cash if possible-last time I make something for anybody

Anyway, here is my MKII U-Boat wreck.

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The brass plaque has a poem.

U-BOAT POEM

INTO THE DEPTHS WE VALIANTLY GO,

DOWNWARDS INTO THE INKY GLOOM.

TOUCHING BOTTOM WE COME TO REST,

TO SLEEP FOREVER IN OUR IRON TOMB.

Si

Lee W · Apr 28, 2015

That really is a wreck Si, fantastic mate

Lee

monica · Apr 28, 2015

great Si,like the rust and shads of gray still showing and the texture of it well done,

sorry to hear about the payment hmmmm ,

Guest · Apr 28, 2015

It's the coolest hunk of junk in the galaxy

Guest · Apr 28, 2015

Also, don't get angry about that guy. Remember the ratio of idiots to nice honest people is high, like 1000:1

We have so many good folk on here it's almost impossible

eddiesolo · Apr 28, 2015

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Also, don't get angry about that guy. Remember the ratio of idiots to nice honest people is high, like 1000:1
We have so many good folk on here it's almost impossible

I am angry with myself Dougie, should have asked for the dosh upfront, but wanted him to be okay with the finished model before paying...never again. You wanna buy a sunken U-boat?

eddiesolo · Apr 28, 2015

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great Si,like the rust and shads of gray still showing and the texture of it well done,
sorry to hear about the payment hmmmm ,

Ta Moni, I blame myself, should have got at least a down payment...not wanting much £50 and that includes the price of the model. Glad you like it, the flash hasn't helped but the colours are two green tones, a light purple and white.

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That really is a wreck Si, fantastic mate
Lee

Cheers Lee, pleased you like the rust bucket.

Si

Guest · Apr 28, 2015

I'm sure you will sell it, there have been models in eBay selling for good money that are not as good as this.

eddiesolo · Apr 28, 2015

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I'm sure you will sell it, there have been models in eBay selling for good money that are not as good as this.

Ta mate, we will see. Selling models is a funny thing, some silly for good money but most don't, depends on what they are. I think it could struggle as it is a certain market, if I can recoup around £25 then I will cover the model and paints, glue, pigments etc, I will be happy.

Alan 45 · Apr 29, 2015

Fantastic mate that's better than the last one and that was great , all you need to do now is the 1/72 scale one you've got

Guest · Apr 29, 2015

Very nice Si, lovely mix of colours & shades gives it a natural look.

Sorry to hear that you've been stiffed on the money - I'll send Big Chris round!

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Guest · Apr 29, 2015

Just do not know how you go about such a thing Si. Must take a good few hours. Like the rusted through bits.

You may not have got your money Si but I am sure you have had a better return in building the model.

As Doughie has said there are not many about but it is stab in the back when one comes along. I found on these things, although getting the money is important, it is the loss of faith which does the most damage and the lack of trust which takes a knock.

Laurie

eddiesolo · Apr 29, 2015

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Fantastic mate that's better than the last one and that was great , all you need to do now is the 1/72 scale one you've got

Thanks Al, not sure if it is better than the previous...different. And NO...again I say NO!

Alan 45 · Apr 29, 2015

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Thanks Al, not sure if it is better than the previous...different. And NO...again I say NO!

Stinky head !

eddiesolo · Apr 29, 2015

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Very nice Si, lovely mix of colours & shades gives it a natural look.
Sorry to hear that you've been stiffed on the money - I'll send Big Chris round!

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Ta Patrick, I tried a different approach in painting, using enamels and acrylics-seems to have worked rather well.

And yes, send Big Chris round

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Just do not know how you go about such a thing Si. Must take a good few hours. Like the rusted through bits.
You may not have got your money Si but I am sure you have had a better return in building the model.

As Doughie has said there are not many about but it is stab in the back when one comes along. I found on these things, although getting the money is important, it is the loss of faith which does the most damage and the lack of trust which takes a knock.

Laurie

Doing this kind of work is something I enjoy and can get on with it fairly quickly, this model is around 15 hours total build time.

I know I cannot make loads of cash on re-selling models, hopefully you cover the cost of the materials used-it is for the love of making them. But in this case when you are asked to build something you expect to get paid for the materials and a bit for your time-spot on, it is the faith that is dented. I will not make a commision build for anybody else, unless I get the material cost up front.

Thanks guys, appreciate your kind words.

Si

eddiesolo · Apr 29, 2015

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Stinky head !

That is as it may...the answer is still NO! So stop ya crying and sulking...

Steve Brodie · Apr 29, 2015

Freakin sweet, fantadtic texture and rusting on that boat!! Love it

eddiesolo · Apr 29, 2015

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Freakin sweet, fantadtic texture and rusting on that boat!! Love it

Very kind of you to say Steve, thanks mate.

Si

papa 695 · Apr 29, 2015

Great work Si it will look even better on a base and I'm sure it will sell on EBay if only to get some money back

eddiesolo · Apr 29, 2015

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Great work Si it will look even better on a base and I'm sure it will sell on EBay if only to get some money back

Cheers Ian, just got the base to do.

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