Heller 1/400 Redoubtable

[Ettienne]

My first submarine ever. The Heller 1/400 Redoubtable.

I am not sure what Heller attemped to achieve with this kit, as it feels that it was cross between a toy and a static model. But, the build was relatively ok. The seam along the hull was just a monster - there were no location pins, so aligning the two halves was quite a challenge. I have, also used oils to weather and highlight the model. Also a first, but very pleasurable as oils are very forgiving. this will definitely the last submarine model as the Zvezda K19 is lurking in the stash

 

[shota70]

My first submarine ever. The Heller 1/400 Redoubtable.

I am not sure what Heller attemped to achieve with this kit, as it feels that it was cross between a toy and a static model. But, the build was relatively ok. The seam along the hull was just a monster - there were no location pins, so aligning the two halves was quite a challenge. I have, also used oils to weather and highlight the model. Also a first, but very pleasurable as oils are very forgiving. this will definitely the last submarine model as the Zvezda K19 is lurking in the stash

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it's looks beautiful model, well done

 

[Ettienne]

it's looks beautiful model, well done

Thank you very much

 

[Donnie]

Very well done considering the problems with the halves not having any locator pins.

 

[Ettienne]

To be honest I may confuse her with another kit, but i do have a memory of locating pins either being absent or very, very nearly non-existent Thanks for the kind words.