HMS M.1 Extra Model 1/100th Scale - Page 4

**smithdr** · #31 06-21-2019, 10:26 PM

All,

The keel went on very well indeed but it's hard to get a picture of...pretty long!

I also got the front dive planes installed and they only need a bit of trimming and some extra glue to solidify them...probably some super glue. Starting to look more like a sub now!

Cheers,
Dan

**smithdr** · #32 06-23-2019, 02:54 PM

Screws are cut, folded and attached with aluminum tubing shafts. I'm amazed at how everything fits so far! Looks pretty nice.
Rear diving planes soon...Dan

**Mike1158** · #33 06-24-2019, 03:47 AM

Looks great, a fine tribute to the crew. Supergun Submarine located 74 years after tragic loss

**BalticSwimmer** · #34 06-24-2019, 08:06 AM

This has been very inspiring to watch. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

**smithdr** · #35 06-24-2019, 04:45 PM

Thanks, Folks...

Mike: I did see that footage on YT it was neat to think I'm making a model of the very craft. Thanks for the link.

I got the back dive planes done. The only thing I did differently was adding the bracing that goes from the hull to the curved dive plane guard. My rear geometry must be off a bit (I know my wife thinks so!) so it was easier to just cut that piece in two and add those as 4 separate pieces rather than fold them like a triangle as in the kit. Looks spiffy back there and now I only have some little bits and bobs to add on the deck but I think I'll go ahead and add the main deck parts since they look so cool.

Cheers,
Dan

**smithdr** · #36 06-24-2019, 04:47 PM

Here's a shot I forgot!

**smithdr** · #37 06-24-2019, 10:42 PM

Here it is with some tiny bits of touch-up paint mostly around the main gun housing and all the main bits on the top. I did drop it tonight as it's tough to handle being sort of heavy on both ends and it's a smooth little sucker too...no damage though. Next will be all the antennas, aerials, railings etc. and she'll be done! A most impressive model, I must say. I'll build another from this manufacturer for sure...Dan

**asaf** · #38 06-25-2019, 02:24 AM

Just now came across this thread , a submarine with an interesting background,
and great build so far

**rifleman** · #39 06-25-2019, 12:51 PM

fine build well done

**smithdr** · #40 06-29-2019, 02:54 PM

Thanks, All...
I'm almost done. I've added all the deck bits and pieces, the aerials and retracting pieces...even the White Ensign blowing in the wind! I only need to add all the railings and safety lines, rigging, a bit of weathering and she'll be done. I just ordered the Surcouf from this same company. It's only 1:200th but it will still look neat along with the M.1...
Cheers,
Dan