U-47 by RVB (Rick) - Amati - Scale 1/72 - Length 92.4cm or 36.38 inches - marketed by Model Shipways c. 2013

[RVB]

Received this model as a Xmas present many years ago. As a lot of modelers due lost interest and filed it in a dark closet. After finishing USN Picket Boat #1 and waiting for Model Shipways Bluenose to come in and sitting around getting bored I entertained either resuming USS Constitution or watching TV. When I found U-Boat 47 I decided to resurrect the build. There is only 1 build logged in 2015. The kit looks complete but the hull has sustained very minor damage. There is an extensive amount of photo etched brass. The Model Shipways acrylic paint is dried up which is no problem because loggers who followed my last builds know I much prefer Liquitex Basic Acrylic Fluid paints. The time has come to go under the sea and I invite all loggers to join me and my granddaughter on our next ADVENTURE!!!

As always Best Rick

Edited Thursday at 02:43 PM by ccoyle
corrected log title

[dcicero]

I saw this model at a swap meet a while back!  I never knew Amati made a U-Boat model.  It looked really great, but it was too rich for my blood and I figured I wouldn't get to it in any reasonable amount of time, so I let it get away.

 

Now I'll get to watch your build, which is almost as good.

 

One thing about these Italian kits is that now translating the instructions is easy with Google Translate.  Even with an image, you can get the translation you need, like this.

 

 

Dan

 

[GrandpaPhil]

That looks cool!

 

I’m in!

[RVB]

2 minutes ago, dcicero said:

I saw this model at a swap meet a while back!  I never knew Amati made a U-Boat model.  It looked really great, but it was too rich for my blood and I figured I wouldn't get to it in any reasonable amount of time, so I let it get away.

 

Now I'll get to watch your build, which is almost as good.

 

One thing about these Italian kits is that now translating the instructions is easy with Google Translate.  Even with an image, you can get the translation you need, like this.

 

 

Dan

 

Thanks Dan. Since it is a Vintage Kit I’m sure that the price was inflated. I looked it up on eBay and it’s for sale in the $400-700 range. From what I remember I thought it was a pretty impressive kit and it has my attention. You’re welcome aboard on our adventure. 

Best from Admiral Rick

[RVB]

9 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said:

That looks cool!

 

I’m in!

Welcome Phil

looks like I am going to have a great Crew. Always remember my granddaughter is the first mate. 

Admiral Rick

[RVB]

Before we can get back to the war a lot of build and repair ahead. Stripped off as much of the brass I could that needed straightening and a minor repair to the brass substructure. Just finished checking out the repairs. My mate and I signing off for the night. 
Admiral Rick

Edited December 17 by RVB

[yvesvidal]

With the presence of the Revell kit in 1/72nd scale, you should have no problem finding spare parts and details in the market. I will be watching your Build Log with a lot of interest.

 

Yves

[RVB]

7 hours ago, yvesvidal said:

With the presence of the Revell kit in 1/72nd scale, you should have no problem finding spare parts and details in the market. I will be watching your Build Log with a lot of interest.

 

Yves

Hi Yves 

The kit came with extensive amount of photo etched brass detail.  All the guns are individual small plastic kits etc. I ordered yesterday a book that made       U-47 famous. By the way since you are following the build you are part of the crew. 
All the Best Admiral Rick

Edited Thursday at 09:50 PM by RVB

[TerryPat]

Very nice. I'm looking forward to following this one.

What's going on with your Ebay Bluenose shipping ? Did the stagecoach get held up by bandits? 😆 

[RVB]

26 minutes ago, TerryPat said:

Very nice. I'm looking forward to following this one.

What's going on with your Ebay Bluenose shipping ? Did the stagecoach get held up by bandits? 😆 

Bandits are faster and more honest than USPS. STILL DUE TO ARRIVE BY THE END OF THE WEEK. I HOPE!

I JUST SIGNED YOU ON THE CREW AS SECOND MATE. 

ADMIRAL Rick 

 

Edited Thursday at 09:56 PM by RVB

[RVB]

 Well the first mate and I completed some extensive repairs before actually getting into resuming the build. Most of today was spent dealing with deck and intake ports (gluing filling sanding and soldering). Depending on the length of time the build takes it looks like it will be a while before we set tosea. 
Signing off for the night. 
Admiral Rickii

 

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[RVB]

 

 

 

Edited Thursday at 10:24 PM by RVB

[RVB]

 Suns up I’m up and U-47 begging to be sanded and spot filled. The war is still on wait. After filling and sanding the best fille for any minor imperfections is auto body spot putty. It works and feathers great. 
Best Admiral Rick

 

Edited Friday at 03:40 PM by RVB

[RVB]

Well after a day of repairing the sub we are now ready to resume the build I mean adventure. I would like to introduce my first mate my granddaughter Echo. 
Time for us to turn in for the night. 
Admiral Rick

[RVB]

Detailing the brass deck is very tedious and boring but coming along nicely. 

[RVB]

My first mate and I would rather have hand me downs than hand rails. Both the steps and rails are a pain in the you know what. As said earlier the rail placement is very very tedious requiring a numerous amount of straightening prior to cementation ( very thin and delicate and pray they don’t break). The steps that come with the kit were impossible to work with. They were difficult to remove from the sheet and impossible to work with also. I opted to make all 10 from brass wire and they came out great. Far better than those supplied with the kit which were tiny thin and flat. Round wire of about the same gauge was far superior. Even though I’m complaining the bras in the kit is beautiful! So far so good but for my mental health signing off until tomorrow. 
Admiral Rick

Edited Saturday at 10:18 PM by RVB

[TerryPat]

Looking great, Rick

[RVB]

Thanks Terry. If I live through the rail fabrication it will turn out to be a great model. Echo and I love admiring our work. 
Rick

Edited Saturday at 10:33 PM by RVB

[RVB]

Lazy day today. Worked on the railings on the conning tower and compass preparation. I definitely found it less stressful and more productive than yesterday. 
Admiral Rick

[RVB]

While perusing eBay looking at models I found a Phil boat a paper submarine. Something for me to think about as a future build if I ever get into paper models. I am enjoying my submarine build and sub history is interesting. How many people remember a 50’s tv show “ Run Silent Run Deep”. As. A kid I enjoyed it. 
Rick

 

[CDR_Ret]

2 hours ago, RVB said:

How many people remember a 50’s tv show “ Run Silent Run Deep”. As. A kid I enjoyed it.

Heh, you can never trust submarine movies for dialog or technical accuracy. My family groans anytime we watched a submarine movie because I was always muttering, "That's not the way they do that," "that can't happen," or "that's an attack boat, not a boomer," etc.

@CCClarke

 

Terry

[GrandpaPhil]

Rick,

The U-47 looks amazing!

 

Be careful with card models!

 

They are like potato chips, you can’t just have one!

 

Here’s the link to Fenten’s Paper Models out of Germany:

 

https://www.papermodel.com

They are shipping to the USA again and have a very extensive selection!

Edited Monday at 02:17 PM by GrandpaPhil

[RVB]

Spent a few hours working on the conning tower today involving intricate periscope fabrication and hatch and radar fabrication. All went well until the first mate (better known as the BOSS) supervised the work. After her praise decided it’s time to call it a day while being ahead. 
Admiral Rick

[RVB]

As usual couldn’t get the First Mate up to help so started priming the conning tower and periscope. After priming noticed a few areas needing touch up before final color coat and assembly of the tower. 
Admiral Rick

 

 

[RVB]

Airbrushed conning tower and periscope First Mate supervised. 
Admiral Rick

[RVB]

Admiral Rick here. 
After final paint and assembly I advised the crew that each day we are getting closer to joining the fight but much more work needs to be done.  
Time to turn in for the night. 

[RVB]