[dhanners]

Thanks. You're too kind. In the building process, I read a few modeling articles online about weathering modern submarines. When I got the model done, I realized I was most of the way there, although the model lacks the "scum line," which is basically the sub's waterline when it is surfaced. They usually have all kinds of gunk below the scum line.

I might go back and add some very light and restrained rust streaks. Apparently, it isn't unusual to see them on modern subs, although they are nothing like what you'd see on a WWII U-boat.

Here are a couple of close-ups of the DDS. I scratchbuilt it out of 160gsm paper; it is about 4.7cm long. I painted it dark gray, then added a little drybrushing with light gray.