I realize I am two years out from the build, but one major issue needs to be pointed out: you are not a model builder; no, you are an artist who builds models. Your ingenuity and choice of ad hoc design throughout is equalled only by your knowledge of material options throughout. It is no understatement to say that I was stunned by your skill-set throughout the build. Further words honest escape me! 🙂
Fantastic build! Clear easy painting and weathering steps and one of the best for me is your background music, right on the spot. Thank you for your work.
Very nicely done sir. I bought this model this past spring at the IPMS hobby show in Hamilton Ontario from the guy who owns the company. I thought that rather cool. They make wonderful scale models. Very good quality, like Wing Nut Wings kits, but different subjects. You did a fine job of the kit and it looks fantastic.
Those instructions remind more of a Lego set than a model kit. Would prefer if most of them were like that these days, as I hate steps where you need to apply hundreds of bits at once and you only get one view from which to use as a reference. Also, I think spru glue is extremely underated. You'll never get a better bond with anything else, and it's a lot less messy than ca glue or expoxy in my experience.
Well James you have touched on a subject that I never really considered, but this little beauty has given me a new train of thought about sea creatures of WW2, really like your modeling technics and process method, we are on a level here and iI really like your commentary (I have tried this type of voice over on my model builds and fail at every turn, I sound like a cat being strangled by a set of bagpipes at a full squeal.) I must admit you have made this project look so easy but be restored I do know just how much time, effort, and time served skill building has been used here, and respect for you for this effort. thank you.
Thanks Uncle Fester much appreciated! I havent built many nautical subjects ( 2 very small scale subs a few years ago when re entering the hobby) but after this one I might branch out a bit more, keeps the bench more interesting for my minute attention span 😀 thanks for the kind words !
@@lpjmodels Oh!... Well, you're going to love this! (61SQD) on youtube, I have a model of Titanic built as a testbed for a 6ft model I hope to start next year + "Hellers" HMS Victory with the super brass detail kits thrown in for good measure😆 just cant wait to get stuck in👍
Looks amazing mate, I honestly don't think I would have the patience to paint the whole thing panel by panel like that, you must be some kind of Saint!
Thanks Simon, it took less time ( and used less paint) than I thought it was going to. For a while I was going to paint all the rivets... that one soon lost its appeal
Another masterclass in model building, the U9 looks great. You're the first build I saw on this kit that took the trouble to do the rigging, makes a huge difference in the final appearance. Well done again!
Even as I watch this build, there is down stairs, the same Das Werk U9 kit with basic hull and deck assembly done. Now awaiting the addition of all those very small parts that detail U9. I haven't planned paint colours yet, but grey over black does look impressive, or two shades of grey should do the trick. Ì was wondering where all those wee turnbuckles on the sprue were going to go, now though, after watching this build the mystery has been solved. Thank you for making this video of the U9 build. I know that I will be referring to it often as my own assembly moves slowly towards completion.
I just completed the same build. There are some amazing reference photos of U9 online that show some different paint details than shown in the kit. The most striking detail was with the two vertical masts that fold down into the top of the boat....the reference material shows one of them to be a very light color that is probably a light gray, then the other one is a dark color, either very dark gray or possibly black. Also, the two blisters on top of the boat that house the two hatches, the same reference photo shows them to painted in white and another color, probably red or safety orange. I just went with the paint guide in the instructions though. I still got a nice result, considering this was my first boat model.
James.....on of my favourite build videos of a 1/72 U-boat of any kind.....beautifully done.....the weathering is wonderful, not at all over the top ( as some on YT are) seriously looking at your Patreon now.... outstanding job.....
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I was shooting in the dark with this one not having done much in the way of nautical subjects before, I wanted to achieve a balance of visual interest and realism and it was tricky ! Many thanks!
A very professional job, both in the quality of your work and in the pleasant manner in which you speak. Another bloke swore like Quentin Tarantino after a month in a nunnery, and repeatedly muttered that a friend asked him to do this jo
A fabulous piece of work, mate. As a military historian, I have also studied the history of the Imperial German Uboats. The construction of this model was again very time-consuming but the result is stunning. I'm always absolutely amazed by your craftsmanship. Thanks a lot for sharing, James. Have a great weekend to you and your family and stay safe and sound. Greetings from Cuxhaven, Paul 😁👍🏼🇬🇧✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼😁
Thankyou Paul ! It was hard to find decent references for the build so in areas like overall rigging I was blind. Its an interesting subject that's for sure! Take care James
@@lpjmodels Maybe I could help you with requests like that. My wife and I worked for the "Deutsches U-Boot-Museum" next door to us until 2017. I also have some documents about the uboats of the Imperial Navy. (It's sometimes quite practical to be a military historian 😎) So if I can help you in any way in the future, let me know. Greetings from Cuxhaven 😁👍🏼🇬🇧✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠
Beautiful work on a rather large build! Have seen this one pop up on my YT feeds and wondered what it was like....and then your build turns up so I just HAD to watch it!
Very nice build Do you mind if I make a suggestion about your airbrushing technique... It mostly only applies to the application of primer or larger full coverage areas.... Try releasing the trigger as you finish the stroke then press down again when you start back in the other direction... With a little practice you will find yourself getting more consistent and faster coverage using this method
Thanks Mike, I find people get bored with build series videos, the panzer IV I did in multiple parts and it wasn't overly popular. You do lose some detail when condensing 50 hours into 30 minutes though.
Nice. I was very impressed by the way you did the canvas on the railings. I am thinking about building this. The last Naval subjext I did was the Trumpeter 1/200 Bismark.....now that was a mission....
Fantastic build James - love watching your builds on the channel. You produce some exquisite models and I always look forward to seeing another of your vids. Keep up the good work 👍👌💯
@@lpjmodels It’s a great kit but there are some silly problems, one of which for example, you mentioned the covers towards the bow. I’ve seen other builders cut the deck to align these covers and do away with the gap at the front end. The surface details are beautiful though. The lack of full rigging instructions and the 3 dive plane points with only two shown in the instructions has had the modelling forums in a buzz. I’m no maritime modeller and certainly no expert on this vessel type so I’m just going to build this out the box as instructed and using references, add the rigging to finish her off. That said, if DW announced a WW.II type VII U-boat, I’d bite their arm off and be lying to my wife again at how much it cost 🤣. Really enjoy the videos mate, your work is fantastic. Please keep them coming. Cheers, Paul 👍🏻
Another masterful and skilfully executed build, James.....love watching your channel as the content of each episode is excellent both visually and the amount of information you provide in the commentary. Super job!
I built it in a hurry it didn't look bad the artist rendering makes it look unattractive but when you start building it it's very pleasing to build and admire I'm tempted to build it a second time only put more effort into it it's a easy build and lots of fun
@@lpjmodels not really room for many kits because at the time I was living in a recreational vehicle since October but managed to build a Bronco coastal submarine 1:35 type 23 and that was my limit for space but since moved into a 3 bedroom house and now space is unlimited for display now I can build type 7 1:72 Atlantic version and type 9 1:72 and display italeri 1:35 s-38 schnellboot and build MAS 568 italeri 1:35
That is a fantastic job, it looks absolutely brilliant, well done, all you need now is a 1/35th version to come out, keep safe and well in this crazy world,best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia,
I've had realy good effects using some cheap hogshair brushes (various sizes) to do my chipping. The stiffer coarseness of the hogshair seems to help in being more deliberate with the chipping.
Model look wonderful. It’s a little sad that Das Werk didn’t made such big model with interior. Did you try Tamiya Mark Fit? It can solve any problems with any decals and difficult shape of surface.
Thanks ! I think if there was an interior I wouldn't have finished it 🙃. The VMS decal solution works very well, I think a combination of the detail and poor surface preparation didn't help.
Outstanding, Work! Trying my best to get my 1/200 scale ARIZONA BB-39 TO COMPLETION. I,love the 1/72 scale submarines WW1 & WW2. I, will be adding them to my Collection of completely built models, next on my bench is my USS MISSOURI 1/200 SCALE. I'AM TRYING MY BEST TO GET A PONTOS WOODEN VENEER DECK.
I realize I am two years out from the build, but one major issue needs to be pointed out: you are not a model builder; no, you are an artist who builds models. Your ingenuity and choice of ad hoc design throughout is equalled only by your knowledge of material options throughout. It is no understatement to say that I was stunned by your skill-set throughout the build. Further words honest escape me! 🙂
Very cool. I am currently building this kit. Hats off to Das Werk for a great model.
It's a really cool kit
Wow, such a scale and such detail is breathtaking! great job!
Thanks a lot!
Very impressive James just love that subtle weathering effect.
Thanks Gaz :)
Fantastic build! Clear easy painting and weathering steps and one of the best for me is your background music, right on the spot. Thank you for your work.
Thanks Norman ! I dont often get comments about the music ( I used to when I made my own... and bad ones) so its good to hear it works for you
Very nicely done sir.
I bought this model this past spring at the IPMS hobby show in Hamilton Ontario from the guy who owns the company.
I thought that rather cool.
They make wonderful scale models. Very good quality, like Wing Nut Wings kits, but different subjects.
You did a fine job of the kit and it looks fantastic.
Absolutely beautiful! Really love the canvas effect on the tower railing. Well done, sir 🙂
Thanks Petri, it could do with a little more weathering as someone else pointed out but overall I'm pleased
Those instructions remind more of a Lego set than a model kit. Would prefer if most of them were like that these days, as I hate steps where you need to apply hundreds of bits at once and you only get one view from which to use as a reference. Also, I think spru glue is extremely underated. You'll never get a better bond with anything else, and it's a lot less messy than ca glue or expoxy in my experience.
That is beautiful. The way models used to be. You don’t need a million parts for an incredible display piece.🎉
Well James you have touched on a subject that I never really considered, but this little beauty has given me a new train of thought about sea creatures of WW2, really like your modeling technics and process method, we are on a level here and iI really like your commentary (I have tried this type of voice over on my model builds and fail at every turn, I sound like a cat being strangled by a set of bagpipes at a full squeal.) I must admit you have made this project look so easy but be restored I do know just how much time, effort, and time served skill building has been used here, and respect for you for this effort. thank you.
Thanks Uncle Fester much appreciated! I havent built many nautical subjects ( 2 very small scale subs a few years ago when re entering the hobby) but after this one I might branch out a bit more, keeps the bench more interesting for my minute attention span 😀 thanks for the kind words !
@@lpjmodels Oh!... Well, you're going to love this! (61SQD) on youtube, I have a model of Titanic built as a testbed for a 6ft model I hope to start next year + "Hellers" HMS Victory with the super brass detail kits thrown in for good measure😆 just cant wait to get stuck in👍
You are not just an expert model maker, but an artist! Fantastic!
Looks amazing mate, I honestly don't think I would have the patience to paint the whole thing panel by panel like that, you must be some kind of Saint!
Thanks Simon, it took less time ( and used less paint) than I thought it was going to. For a while I was going to paint all the rivets... that one soon lost its appeal
Another masterclass in model building, the U9 looks great. You're the first build I saw on this kit that took the trouble to do the rigging, makes a huge difference in the final appearance. Well done again!
Thanks Joe, it's a shame they done provide a complete rigging guide, I had to make some guesses up top
Excellent weathering
Thanks Steven !
I love how the canvas on the railings came out. Amazing as always, my friend 👍
Thanks GD Biddi, appreciate the kind words
Really cool model.I'm a little surprise that WWI large scale model was available but I definitely like it.Very nice job done on that kit!
Awesome build video. Haven't built a ship kit in decades. Looks like I'll have to get this kit.
Excellent job, Im eyeing up this kit, your presentation is the inspiration.
Thanks Kevin, it's a gret kit, has a few funky details but for the overall picture it's awesome
Good Work on Das Werk U9 *thumbs up*
Even as I watch this build, there is down stairs, the same Das Werk U9 kit with basic hull and deck assembly done.
Now awaiting the addition of all those very small parts that detail U9.
I haven't planned paint colours yet, but grey over black does look impressive, or two shades of grey should do the trick.
Ì was wondering where all those wee turnbuckles on the sprue were going to go, now though, after watching this build the mystery has been solved.
Thank you for making this video of the U9 build. I know that I will be referring to it often as my own assembly moves slowly towards completion.
Kudos on the overall weathering and mottling of the overall model, the canvas weathering detail is fabulous! Great work, can't wait for your net build
Thanks Ralph! I was shooting in a dark a bit but it came up OK
BRAVO!!!!
I personally don't like too much weathering on the models. I think that, in a way, "hide" the model. This one is top!
Thanks ! I used different weathering for different models. If my reference images show lots I'll try and reflect that, if not then it'll be cleaner
Good job Bro. The more I watch your video the stronger I believe I'm short of sense of art to make this much... no way.
You can do it !
I just completed the same build. There are some amazing reference photos of U9 online that show some different paint details than shown in the kit. The most striking detail was with the two vertical masts that fold down into the top of the boat....the reference material shows one of them to be a very light color that is probably a light gray, then the other one is a dark color, either very dark gray or possibly black. Also, the two blisters on top of the boat that house the two hatches, the same reference photo shows them to painted in white and another color, probably red or safety orange. I just went with the paint guide in the instructions though. I still got a nice result, considering this was my first boat model.
James.....on of my favourite build videos of a 1/72 U-boat of any kind.....beautifully done.....the weathering is wonderful, not at all over the top ( as some on YT are) seriously looking at your Patreon now.... outstanding job.....
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I was shooting in the dark with this one not having done much in the way of nautical subjects before, I wanted to achieve a balance of visual interest and realism and it was tricky ! Many thanks!
A very professional job, both in the quality of your work and in the pleasant manner in which you speak. Another bloke swore like Quentin Tarantino after a month in a nunnery, and repeatedly muttered that a friend asked him to do this jo
A fabulous piece of work, mate. As a military historian, I have also studied the history of the Imperial German Uboats. The construction of this model was again very time-consuming but the result is stunning. I'm always absolutely amazed by your craftsmanship.
Thanks a lot for sharing, James.
Have a great weekend to you and your family and stay safe and sound. Greetings from Cuxhaven, Paul
😁👍🏼🇬🇧✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼😁
Thankyou Paul ! It was hard to find decent references for the build so in areas like overall rigging I was blind. Its an interesting subject that's for sure!
Take care
James
@@lpjmodels Maybe I could help you with requests like that. My wife and I worked for the "Deutsches U-Boot-Museum" next door to us until 2017. I also have some documents about the uboats of the Imperial Navy. (It's sometimes quite practical to be a military historian 😎) So if I can help you in any way in the future, let me know.
Greetings from Cuxhaven
😁👍🏼🇬🇧✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠
Beautiful work on a rather large build! Have seen this one pop up on my YT feeds and wondered what it was like....and then your build turns up so I just HAD to watch it!
Thanks Andy, it's a chunky one that's for sure thanks for watching!
Nice build. Now for a few crewmen on the deck.
Just a thought...
Thanks Larry, there weren't any ww1 Kriegsmarine avaliable, that I could find anyway
Impressive model James. Nice work overall!
Thanks Scott !
Beautiful Job...I like the show and Your teaching and guidance Love the Job 👍
Thanks Allen !
Excellent build once again.
Cheers Pedro
Very nice build
Do you mind if I make a suggestion about your airbrushing technique... It mostly only applies to the application of primer or larger full coverage areas.... Try releasing the trigger as you finish the stroke then press down again when you start back in the other direction... With a little practice you will find yourself getting more consistent and faster coverage using this method
Thanks for the tips Nigel
Im impressed with your build and video. Nice job. Great to see you do the build in one video.
Thanks Mike, I find people get bored with build series videos, the panzer IV I did in multiple parts and it wasn't overly popular. You do lose some detail when condensing 50 hours into 30 minutes though.
Another amazing work especially weathering very detailed work
Thank you so much 😀
Nice. I was very impressed by the way you did the canvas on the railings. I am thinking about building this. The last Naval subjext I did was the Trumpeter 1/200 Bismark.....now that was a mission....
Fantastic build James - love watching your builds on the channel. You produce some exquisite models and I always look forward to seeing another of your vids. Keep up the good work 👍👌💯
Thanks Planecrazee, I appreciate the support. More coming soon !
Take care
James
another great build, video, and explanation thx for shareing your knowledge!
Thanks Ricardo, much appreciated
I'm glad I got one. Great work
Definately an impressive kit when done thanks !
Love it James. Building this kit at the moment myself 👍🏻
Thanks Paul how are you finding it?
@@lpjmodels It’s a great kit but there are some silly problems, one of which for example, you mentioned the covers towards the bow. I’ve seen other builders cut the deck to align these covers and do away with the gap at the front end. The surface details are beautiful though. The lack of full rigging instructions and the 3 dive plane points with only two shown in the instructions has had the modelling forums in a buzz. I’m no maritime modeller and certainly no expert on this vessel type so I’m just going to build this out the box as instructed and using references, add the rigging to finish her off. That said, if DW announced a WW.II type VII U-boat, I’d bite their arm off and be lying to my wife again at how much it cost 🤣. Really enjoy the videos mate, your work is fantastic. Please keep them coming. Cheers, Paul 👍🏻
Truly inspirational and very educational. Like how you explain all the steps you make and the material you use. Will take this me.
Thankyou !
Awesome. Canvas maybe some tonal variation? Stands out a bit as a bit too clean.
Good shout Craig, I missed that
Awesome build 👌👌👌👌👌
Giorgos thankyou
Thats a fine build and paint job James.
Fabulous job. The model is magnificent.
GREAT WORK!! Outstanding job and because of this I am a new subscriber!!
Nice work but the choice of music leaves a lot to be desired.
What an unusual choice of kit, very interesting and great work by you again. It looks amazing, well done.
Thanks Jon ! I like to do something different every now and again
Wow! Totally awesome work! It looks so real.
Another masterful and skilfully executed build, James.....love watching your channel as the content of each episode is excellent both visually and the amount of information you provide in the commentary. Super job!
Thankyou Robbo ! Its been a challenge working on a naval subject this time around ! Thanks as always for watching and the kind words !
Fantastic! A true pleasure to see
Thanks Ben !
Beautiful tutorial. I was going to go for the 1/72 Revell Type VIIC but you changed my mind, The mottling job looks stunning!
Nice job, thanks from The Philippines!
Thank you too!
I really like the shading used on the hull a very enjoyable video thanks for the build . Regards Gav.
Thanks Gav, much appreciated
Super Arbeit, super Video , danke
Danke Miloš!
I built it in a hurry it didn't look bad the artist rendering makes it look unattractive but when you start building it it's very pleasing to build and admire I'm tempted to build it a second time only put more effort into it it's a easy build and lots of fun
It's a great build ! Have you got room for two? Jelly
@@lpjmodels not really room for many kits because at the time I was living in a recreational vehicle since October but managed to build a Bronco coastal submarine 1:35 type 23 and that was my limit for space but since moved into a 3 bedroom house and now space is unlimited for display now I can build type 7 1:72 Atlantic version and type 9 1:72 and display italeri 1:35 s-38 schnellboot and build MAS 568 italeri 1:35
Great , well done job , thanks !
Thanks Richard
Absolutely beautiful work! 👍👍👍
Thanks mate
That is a fantastic job, it looks absolutely brilliant, well done, all you need now is a 1/35th version to come out, keep safe and well in this crazy world,best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia,
Blimey I'd need a new house with one that size ! Thanks for the kind words les !
A very beautiful build. I've been considering tackling a 1/72 scale sub model and this is quite an impressive video to inspire me!
Awesome. Love it. Good Job!!
Thankyou
Great vid!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks mate 👍
Looks amazing.
Many thanks glad you like it 😀
I was wondering how you were going to manage such a long model while filming and must say I'm positively surprised, great idea with the segmenting!
Thanks VMS , it was a challenge for sure!
That alone is worthy of praise. Building it and filming it are two different skills indeed. And making it look seamless, an art.
This is such a nice looking sub.. well played matey
Thanks Mos !
Great, as always.
Thanks my freind !
Outstanding Build! ☝️😉🧐👌☝️thank you James!
Fantastic as always, well done
Thanks Darren !
Wow 🤯👍
It looks very good, great work 👍👍👍
Greetings from Germany 😉👍
Thankyou Hugo 🍻
submarines are not my usual fare, but I was impressed with this build. Well done!
Amazing weathering and great tonal variation, that's hard to achieve and still look in scale on something so big like this.
Looks awesome as usual! But this just looks fantastic love the canvas better myself!
Absolutely beautiful
Thankyou Eric ! It's a build I won't ever get rid of
You should get the dry dock whenever it comes out. It may be out idk
It just been released but its a bit expensive for me
Awesome, in every sense. I always learn something new from your builds James. You're going to need a bigger workbench...
Thanks Sera , luckily at the moment it's back to more.. manageable kits 😅
Another great build from you. Keep up the great work!
Thanks my freind !
Awesome work as usual mate, exceptional build👍😊😉
Many thanks mate !
Great job. Where did you get that template for the splatter effect? Thanks
Have you seen Das Dock, by Das Werk.?. I know the U-9 is big enough, but the addition of a dry dock would really finish the whole thing off.
I have nick but unfortunately it's too big and a bit dear for me
Fantastic work m8!
Absolutely beautiful !!!
Thanks Alain !
Looking forward to this one
I hope you enjoyed the vid Gaz
So great result! Looks perfect! All the best for You! ;)
Thanks mate
That was an amazing vid and a mesmerising build. Kudos 🙌
Thanks mate !
Great work 💪🏻🤟🏻👍🏻
Thanks!
such a sweet looking model!
Thanks @model minutes much appreciated mate
Lovely build, James 😊👍
Thanks mate 👍!
I wish I had room for this kit, and Revell's 1/72 Type IX U-Boat.
I'm struggling for space lol
well done, i really loved and getting to know your channel, keep up the good work !
Thankyou Johan, I'm glad you enjoy the vids , more are on the way
Beautiful! 😬👍
Thanks !
I've had realy good effects using some cheap hogshair brushes (various sizes) to do my chipping. The stiffer coarseness of the hogshair seems to help in being more deliberate with the chipping.
That's an interesting idea thanks Billy
Regards from Argentina great video
Model look wonderful. It’s a little sad that Das Werk didn’t made such big model with interior. Did you try Tamiya Mark Fit? It can solve any problems with any decals and difficult shape of surface.
Thanks ! I think if there was an interior I wouldn't have finished it 🙃.
The VMS decal solution works very well, I think a combination of the detail and poor surface preparation didn't help.
Outstanding, Work! Trying my best to get my 1/200 scale ARIZONA BB-39 TO COMPLETION. I,love the
1/72 scale submarines WW1 & WW2. I, will be adding them to my
Collection of completely built models, next on my bench is my
USS MISSOURI 1/200 SCALE. I'AM
TRYING MY BEST TO GET A PONTOS WOODEN VENEER DECK.
Hello seaman! Well done! Schiff Ahoi.
Awesome job
Looks fantastic
Thanks Robin!
got some great tips. love it!
Verry nice work!!! ❤
Noice work broseph!
Cheers Rick !
Gorgeous