B-123 – proj.705K Lira (NATO: Alfa) – 1/400 (Maquette)
Again, one of my older models - this time a B-123 – proj. 705K Lira (NATO: Alfa) – class submarine. It shows the sub in her 1990 guise. Building process was quite long (ca. 5 months) and although the shape of Maquette kit is fairly accurate, there was plenty of scratch building required. All the limber holes in the hull has been cut-out and some of the panel lines in its upper part has been scribed. Control surfaces in the tail has been cut off and propeller body has been made of epoxy putty (some spare PE parts were used to simulate x-shaped turbulence generator). Main propeller blades came from the Maquette kit. Cockpit, windscreen and covers of antennae-hatches are made of scratch. All antennaes and periscopes are made of medical needles and PE 'leftovers'.
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Pedro L. Rocha said on May 24, 2019
Stunning build! Remarkable details for a small scale subject, coupled with a wonderful painting
Manuel Magrinho said on May 24, 2019
Very nice! liked a lot. I think I'll have to try one sub one of this days... Any advice for first one?
Marek Targowicz said on May 24, 2019
Thank you! I think some of the newer HobbyBoss releases might be a good choice for a starter. They have released Alfa, Victor and variety of modern submarines from other navies.
Craig Abrahamson said on May 24, 2019
One of the best sub kits I've seen completed...outstanding work all around, sir.
dale travis said on May 24, 2019
Superb work!
Thomas Peters said on May 24, 2019
Especially given the small scale, this is an impressive level of scratched detail. I very much like the open „bridge“ on the top of the sail and the decent weathering. An Alfa-submarine in 1/144 would be great 😉
Greg Kittinger said on May 24, 2019
I'm not much of a floaty thing guy, but this looks appropriately menacing - especially for the scale! Well done. Nice detail work you put into it - really stands out.
gary sausmikat said on May 24, 2019
A real eye catcher. Nice job!
Robert Royes said on May 24, 2019
Very nice! Looks great.