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

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From the sub shipyard. U-47 in dry dock on 1-2-3 blocks (A very useful hobby tool) in primer before fine sanding and marking the waterline. 
Updated report from the Admiral

 

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First coat of Liquitex Ivory Black in preparation for waterline masking. 

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Sun is just coming up with light snow in the sub shipyard. Crew is working on the waterline. 1/16” 3M Vinyl masking tape has been applied over the black painted yesterday. The tape was then painted over with the same black to seal it and set aside to dry. When dry the crew will paint the hull bottom dark red. A brass cutwater was added to the bow and blended with the hull with red spot putty. 
Morning update from the Admiral

 

Edited 22 hours ago by RVB

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The crew fine sanded the cut water and masked the upper hull prior to painting. I have done  autobody restoration for years and found that materials used in autobody work extremely well if not better than what hobby shops offer for model finishing. The yellow auto masking tape is cheap, stretches on curves and is far superior to regular masking tape and does not leave any film when removed. Anyone who is a very serious modeler should check out auto body supplies. 
Next up having the crew paint the lower hull before the sun goes down. Remember the war waits for no one. 
Best the Admiral

 

 

Edited 20 hours ago by RVB

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The crew got the lower hull on one side almost finished. The entire crew turned in for the night. Until tomorrow. 
The Admiral