discussion 1/144 MikroMir Holland class submarine

[Dave Ward]

Painted the sea with diluted PVA - then started on the superstructure ( !! ). Tiniest bits - all fragile - some of the PE will not be used, I can't even see it properly!

This is a limited run kit & a bit of fettling is necessary, made much more difficult by the tiny size. I've added all the big (*!!) parts. I'll have to leave the smaller bits until tomorrow - my hands have started trembling...........
Dave

 

[spanner570]

Taking shape nicely Dave.

 

[Dave Ward]

Just the painting & the crew to do now (?!!)

Primed overall - there are several pieces of PE that I could have added, but I decided not to bother - I could hardly see them on the fret, so I don't think they will be missed on the model

I'll paint the sub first, then the sea, although I'm sure the distinction will blur..........
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Sub painted & sea basecoated - it's a matter now of washes over hull and sea, until I get the desired effect ( this may take some time! )

The colours look a little odd, but I can assure you that in real life, they look a lot more natural! I'm thinking of four or five crew on deck, 1 or 2 officers, the rest ratings
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Progressing..........................

I'll put this out of sight, and tomorrow, I'll look at it afresh, and see where I can improve it...............
Likely figures chosen & mounted to a temporary base. Two will have officers caps, the rest the standard round hat

One thing I have noticed in all the photos of the early submarines - the crew all wore hats! maybe its just for photographs? Perfect Plastic Putty ready for some headgear additions ( I have added one reserve, just in case one is lost overboard )
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Now just waiting for the crew to be finished.......


Dave

 

[adt70hk]

Dave

Sorry, completely missed this. That's come out very nicely indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Dave Ward]

Finished here https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/1-144-mikromir-holland-class-submarine-crew.36987/
Dave