Sturmboot
A build I finished a couple of weeks ago. Dragon´s German Sturmboot in 1/35. Painted in Vallejo Air and some oils for simulating wood. Weathering done with oils. Added thin wrapping paper around the side bumpers to make them slightly textured. Also glued a few loops on the free boards for the carrying rope.
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Greg Kittinger said on December 20, 2016
I’m sure this is a deceptively simple model, but the detail work, paint work and weathering all make it a stand-out example of your modeling skill! Very nice.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Thanks, Greg. Yes, it´s quite simple but the more fun painting it. Sometimes you need a between-build project to keep you in motion.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on December 20, 2016
Stellan, I’ve never seen one! Marvelous!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
You may be right, not sure I´ve seen it built before. Thank you!
Editor said on December 20, 2016
Neat!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Yep, thanks, Martin!
Louis Gardner said on December 20, 2016
Very cool indeed !!!!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Sure is, different if nothing else.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 20, 2016
That looks like one heckuva trollin’ motor….lol !
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Haha, bet it is!
Robert Royes said on December 20, 2016
Now that’s unusual. very nice!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Thank you, Robert.
Phil Steele said on December 20, 2016
Smashing !!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Glad you like it, Phil.
Hans Wilhelm Fischer said on December 21, 2016
Great work!
Just one little remark: The ropes inside the boat don’t match the rest. They look too new and too stiff for me.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 21, 2016
Thanks, Hans. I´ll have a look at it. The ropes are the same as on the outside. Tried to bend and wax them etc but I guess they have returned to the original bends. Many ropes are quite stiff at the beginning and I have seen many “unrealistic” ropes on real boats that would make modelers scream. I think ropes were replaced before any important landing or action in order not to jeopardize it by accidents.
Bernd Müller said on December 22, 2016
Very nice build !
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 22, 2016
Thanks, Bernd!
Christian Ristits said on December 23, 2016
Perfect!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on December 23, 2016
Thanks, Mr Ristits, very kind of you!