Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

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16 replies 34 likes Last activity: 7 years ago
#17

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Martin Just make sure you keep the parts away from the pike🦈(I know its a shark )😁.
Cheers Marky
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#16

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Going to keep you out of mischief for quite a while Martin .........
We do enjoy your build blogs - never boring .............
Great way to start the New Year !
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#15

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Hi Rick.
It will definitely take a long time to assemble.
I have a a bit more research to do then I will make a start.

Welcome back.

Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
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#14

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

I have been off of the forum for awhile and so went back over some of the posts and found Martin's new build in this post .
The kit looks like it will take some time to build good to hear it is something you never thought to get and that it is a kit you have wanted yes please post a build log
Rick
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#13

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Thank you for that complement.
Altho this is a plastic kit I will do my best to make it interesting.
I now have a few small thing's in mind that i hope to do to make this a little bit different but not to change the main look of the Submarine.

Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
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#12

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Take it from me Martin. Your build logs never bore. They are always fascinating and full of good building tips. I look forward to my next Martin lesson.😃
I cannot promise to finish one project before starting another. I know, I tried.
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#11

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Hi Guys,
WOW!! what a Birthday/Christmas surprise that was.

As I am someone that just about scrapes by on a pension you could imagine my surprise when i received such a kit.
I think i am still in shock!
This kit has just been a dream for me and i know i would never ever be able to get one unless i won the lottery.
In the past i have scratch built a lot of my models using whatever i could lay my hands on, So making a proper kit is going to be fantastic i can't wait to make a start on it.
I will have to think about how to do this assembly log as the last thing i want to do is bore everyone with things like " glue this bit to that bit and then attach it to"
So i think it will have to be more of a progress report than a build log.

Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
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#10

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Must have been a good boy this year Martin - Santa did you proud !
Looking forward to the build log ............
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#9

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

You lucky boy Martin....a beautiful model kit, would be a shame to r/c it, looks much better as a static display sub, hope you will do a build log, would love to see that, as there's no way I can afford this kit!!!😐


Cheers, Pete
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#8

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Martin555
A great gift, enjoy the build, and post lots of images as you go.

U boat has to be one of my favourites, on a side note, I recently acquired the 1/72 Skipjack....will be set up for RC. Christmas present to myself.
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#7

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Santa 🎅 must have thought you were a very Good boy 👦 this year Martin ,looking forward to another great build from you.
Cheers Marky
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#6

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Great present.
Would love to follow a build blog.
Bill👍
Never give up.It will come right in the end.
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#5

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

What a nice present. I look forward to your build log.😊
Peter.
I cannot promise to finish one project before starting another. I know, I tried.
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#4

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Hi Jb,
I have got a few thing's in mind.

Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
#3

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Lovely surprise. Fingers crossed a Severn Lifeboat might pop up at Christmas next year for me 🤞😊
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#2

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Who's a lucky boy then??😊😊😊😊 Keep us posted on the assembly. Thinking of 'punking' it by any chance😂?, perhaps making a lizardarium complete with foliage and sun lamps for a conversation piece? 😂😂😂
JB
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#1

Trumpeter 1:48 U-boat U-552

Hi Guys,
I had a really fantastic surprise yesterday morning.
My family came to visit and i was given this massive box for my Birthday/Christmas prescient.

When I opened it my jaw hit the floor, it is a model that I have wanted for some years.
I have seen many excellent examples of it completed by some very skilful model makers.
I know that it is not a radio controlled model and that it is a very large static assembly plastic kit. (see link)
I was toying with the idea of doing an assembly update log if you guys are interested.

Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
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