U-96 "Das Boot"
This is the fourth model I built, and after doing three aircraft, I was in the mood to do a warship. The big Revel 1/72 scale U-boat kit was fairly new at the time, and I was eager to see what I could do with it. The kit is absolutely fantastic.
Nice work. Damn nice work.
Bill, what do you mean by "the fourth model I built", the fourth model ever? Hard to believe judged by what's on display, especially the painting/weathering. Great work
It was the fourth kit I built since returning to the hobby as an adult. I built models as a kid in the 70's, but stopped when I discovered cars, girls and rock-n-roll. I'm really more of a model buyer than a model builder. I've only built about a dozen so far. I'm hoping to devote more time too it though in 2013.
2013...? What time zone are you in?
Beautiful job on the boat, too.
Very impressive painting and weathering, Bill.
Good to see this one again. I have been watching Bill's work over the years and I'd say he is basically a natural modeler with a fantastic eye for color and detail, coupled with the ability to translate that into reality. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thanks, Bill!
Thanks for the compliments!