Black basing and hairspray chipping to weather a U-boat | Revell 1/144 Type VII/C

Using Revell's 1/144 Type VII/C U-boat, I use a variety of easy techniques to get a faded, mottled, worn and battered look that you can replicate on your U-boat or other builds.
Black Basing, then chipping effects using Hairspray, followed by post shading, enamel washes then simple oil paint rendering.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks for all the views and likes, this was a fun project! First of all, apologies for the up and down change in volume on the voiceover, I've sorted this out for the next video. Hope this format is coming over well, I'm getting a bit more comfortable filming these steps by steps and doing the voiceovers instead of the wall of text in the last Star Destroyer build video. Cheers, Chris

[@MightyCrazy]

Next level! Thank you for the million dollar tutorial!

[@mauromaghini4164]

Troppo pasticciato

[@flyurway]

I can appreciate how you narrate and explain, nice and clearly I might add, rather than relying on music and captions. Nice job! Oh yeah, also like that unmistakable sound of the Mustang at the beginning!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - I much prefer a narration/voiceover to pure captions, even though I've tried the latter before, glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Chris

[@lewistaylor1965]

Man...I love weathering...and so do you...Can't beat it...Makes a model look realistic and away from a toy...Thanks for the vid...So good I went and bought this kit today...From the UK

[@beckersmodels]

Cheers thanks Lewis - its a great kit, I'd do it again in a heartbeat but I have the 1/72 one as well!

[@thekjd2988]

Hi. I just wanted to say thank you so much for the video. I followed your video closely (approximately 90%) and watched again and again whilst painting. It had come out brilliantly and it wouldn’t have looked anything like it does if it weren’t for you. Thank you.

[@beckersmodels]

You're very welcome - it was a fun experience and I hope that translated for you as well! Cheers, Chris

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@dilligaf2984]

Overboars? Its a bloody worknof art, amazing weathering, great job

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks appreciate it - I need to do another one soon....

[@flips300021]

Expert Airbrushing! Everything is superb. A joy to watch.👍

[@scottloar]

It all came together very well.

[@cymbiline]

Awesome build, especially the paint. Gives me the feel of authenticity. Thanks

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - submarines really provide a big pallette to enjoy weathering and painting...so I have another one coming again soon! Cheers, Chris

[@douglasstreet7304]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - this is such a fun project. I've just built the Trumpeter 1/144 new tool version and hope to do a comparison soon...cheers Chris

[@AirandGroundinScale]

Love your Workflow and a VERY NICE RESULT!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - trying to improve my videos with each one, would love to re-shoot this one with my new camera/lighting setup. Will do another submarine soon I hope! Cheers, Chris

[@midnightmodeling1639]

Great video, I'm building a revell 1/ 144 das boot u boat now. Your submarine came out awesome.

[@beckersmodels]

Have fun! thanks...

[@AbstractArmorHLF]

Excellent video.

[@beckersmodels]

Thank you very much!

[@TheGreywulff]

Thank you for all the wonderful tips ! I have this one started, and I will be experimenting with some of your techniques. 😊

[@beckersmodels]

You're very welcome, thanks for the comment and good luck with your build! I know Revell is re-releasing this later in the year and its tempting to do it again. Cheers, Chris

[@occamsrayzor]

That's an excellent result, and not too much at all.

[@robertsalanon2909]

Beau camo !! Congrest !!...

[@leeshelton1230]

Thanks for this. Relatively new to models and this help no end. Great, informative and makes it seem achievable.

[@beckersmodels]

You're welcome Lee - check out my other videos on how to approach building and painting models, and welcome to the hobby - have fun! Cheers, Chris

[@yellowcake1320]

Great video! Nice job as always

[@russmarris]

Just got this kit, based of seeing your video, great job 👍🏻

[@beckersmodels]

Have fun Russ, its a great kit and a great platform to do what you want with it! Cheers, Chris

[@Mr.Parker95]

I’m so glad I have found your channel: I find your videos to be very informative and I feel like you provide much more additional information over the 1000s of in-box reviews or build videos. I also really like your videos where you talk about different techniques and other more general modeling topics. Thank you

[@beckersmodels]

Many thanks Kris - hope you stick around for more, I'm trying to increase my output here on KZbin, its been fun so far! Cheers, Chris

[@Mr.Parker95]

Great to hear: I can’t wait!

[@mirrorblue100]

Looks terrific - very instructive video - thanks.

[@beckersmodels]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. I'm hoping to do a bigger sub next year..or 2022..or whenever! LOL Cheers, Chris

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Great result mate.

[@claytonmcclain182]

Really great video.

[@terryg6596]

Hi I don,t know if your still looking in on this channel but I have just found you,I,m retired and taking up model making and about to start a U Boat your description and techniques are most inspiring and I will attempt the methods you describe thankyou,hope you are still on line you are a true teacher

[@beckersmodels]

Hi Terry, definitely still here, I do a video once or twice a month these days, try to answer all comments if I can, so shoot questions if you need some guidance, welcome to the hobby! Cheers Chris

[@terryg6596]

@@beckersmodels thanks Chris will be sure to sub and contact you should I stick my fingers together lol take care friend

[@rodlrob6779]

Amasing job...Thank you for the the tipps for an airbrush beginner!

[@beckersmodels]

You're welcome!

[@C.Brown5150]

I really appreciate you sharing this with us. I'm building this model right now. I'm really happy that I had a chance to see you doing this before I started painting or weathering.. I've learned a lot by watching your video . Thanks for sharing.

[@beckersmodels]

You're very welcome, I hope to do a better more in depth video on sub weathering one day - I have the 1/72 version that I'm itching to get too eventually - what a canvas to play with! Cheers, Chris

[@brucegibbins3792]

Coinciding with a new interest in Submarines is to combine this by resurrecting my long time, but sporadic interest in building models from plastic kits. My first build is a Revell German Type XXIII boat described as a weekend build but, I'm in no rush. Researching kit building Submarines is pretty cool too and that is how I found your channel. So thanks heaps for sharing your weathering techniques here and while my first build will be like, factory fresh with no weathering, a future build will be weathered to show a Submarine after a lengthy patrol in the Mediterranean or the North Atlantic. War Time secrecy means that I can't be too specific about the Subs actual location.😉 Thanks again for the tutorial.

[@beckersmodels]

Great to hear Bruce - glad you enjoyed the vid, cheers Chris

[@damianrigby7325]

Great stuff mate, excellent result

[@beckersmodels]

Why thank you good sir!

[@pantablo]

Beautiful work!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - I'm itching to do another sub, I really want to tackle my 1/72 Type IX one day using a similar approach. Cheers Chris

[@luisalbertosantoslopes3019]

Amazing job I enjoyed myself see you doing that.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks for your comment - I hope to do some more subs in the future - 1/72 Type IX or 1/350 Typhoon? Hmmm..cheers, Chris

[@halo3master11100]

what a great job. inspired me to have ago again.

[@robertmantell1700]

Dang! Back again. More techniques to use on my F-105G!! Hadn't considered ships too in the raised panel lines research!

[@beckersmodels]

There's plenty of fantastic uboat builds around with lots of ideas to try....again don't hesitate to ask questions!

[@VonDrinkoften]

Awesome tutorial with some great techniques 👍

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks James - I've got the new tool Trumpeter version under construction right now, hope to have a video up soon. Cheers Chris.

[@VonDrinkoften]

@@beckersmodels Will keep an eye out for the video. After watching this I pulled mine down out of the stash pile to have another look over and am very tempted to make a start on it. Just a bit warm here in NZ at present. I'd like to get a type VIIC with forward deck gun as well... perhaps the Das Boot version in 1/144 by Revell.

[@peterkensey6728]

Thank you. Some great weathering ideashere

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Peter - I managed to buy another one so I want to have another stab at it and see if I can improve, cheers Chris

[@russjohnston9576]

Beautiful

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Russ - stay tuned, Ive just started the new Trumpeter Type VII U boat just been released....

[@aaronjoustra4729]

Nicely done and illustrated mate

[@ragingpotato817]

Just got this kit. New to naval builds but I love this technique

[@beckersmodels]

Just treat Uboats like Panzers - even worse - the more weathering, the better they look!

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

Awesome work my friend looks very real! 🏆👍

[@beckersmodels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fernandomolano7712]

Great and clear tips. Tks for share..! :)

[@beckersmodels]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment! Cheers, Chris

[@johnthomsen8802]

I discovered less weathering works in a smaller scale. I built the 1/350 model and hand painted it. I did the Type VIIc I used Tamiya Slate Gray and Neutral Gray. Thinned black wash made a difference as well as being sparing with the rust. The smaller model was a challenge. Basic weathering made all the difference.

[@127TROOP]

Really like the weathering on this...I have the 1/144 'Das Boot" 40th Anniversary kit on the bench and just started the primer. I am a huge fan of both Lifecolor and oil paints, also going to try the AK weathering pencils ( i have already tried them on another project)....thanks for the video, excellent work!

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks - its such a fun subject to work with. I have a 1/72 U-9 and Type IX to play with in the future. Good luck!...cheers Chris

[@jerrymccrae7202]

Really nice vidio! I learned a lot im planning to use. I think you did fine on the wearthing. N Atlantic storms are brutle on paint! Wonderful teaching! To be nitpick the top of the con is the bridge!

[@MrFelipefelop]

As much as I'd like to build a kit like this,I cant bring myself to buy it cos the railings are twice the scale of the kit,sank to the ocean floor,thanks for your POV on painting,much appreciated,moaning Aussies,you must be an ex pommie geezer lol😂

[@beckersmodels]

Fair call - I've nearly finished building the Trumpeter version, which has PE railings much better scale thickness. Very welcome on painting etc! Cheerio pip!

[@michaelmichael5643]

i am building the 1/72 .. love the way you did yours...well done...

[@beckersmodels]

I can't wait to get tuck into my 1/72 Type IX but I've picked up another one of these to have another go - which 1/72 variant are you doing? Its a beast in that scale! Cheers, Chris

[@michaelmichael5643]

@@beckersmodels i have the 1/72 VIIC/41 platinum edition , when i write i am now building it means that i am reading anything i can find on the VIIC 41 version...lol but yeah i have to start ..big project but going be fun.. i hope ;-)... take care.

[@1rotho]

Thanks for this mate. I shelved this kit prior to weathering, as I wasn't sure how to proceed.

[@beckersmodels]

You're welcome - any queries or questions about weathering, give me a hoy, happy to help. As I said this was a bit too much, you can apply just one or any of the techniques to get what you want. Good luck, cheers Chris.

[@tonyromano6220]

Overspray it to tone it down. Good build, I will try some of this on my kits!

[@DonGilmanTXAggieSE]

Ok, so you are not a "Bubblehead" - you still did a great job and have inspired me for a my future VIIC build. Cheers

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks I think Don? :D I've got a few more subs I want to do as well, might tackle a big Japanese I-19 or similar first, but also a Type IX and a Russian Typhoon. Cheers, Chris

[@michaellyness8863]

A nice finish mate, I think the oils are an excellent tool.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks mate, was a lot of fun doing this, next time I might skip the enamels, just do the oils!

[@plasticmodelstobuild9649]

very nice work just subscribed!

[@beckersmodels]

Many thanks for the sub and comment! Cheers, Chris

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Not overboard (pun intended) at all on the weathering if you ask me. Good job and thank you for showing us your techniques. I’d like to try this on a 1/72 scale U-boat sometime. I think it’ll look great.

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Ronald - I've got the Trumpeter 1/144 version of this almost built so I want to have another go at weathering again, maybe even more rougher if that's possible! On 1/72 it will be even more fun...or even 1/35 with that new kit from Takom I think? Conning Tower/deck only..but impressive

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

@@beckersmodels Looking forward to seeing that 1/144 U-boat. Weathering models is such fun.

[@polorrioabaixo7293]

Precioso

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day Chris, That's an excellent job, even if you think it's a bit over the top. I've seen films and photographs of U-Boats that actually look worse than yours. When U-Boats came back into port for repairs and maintenance the last thing, if at all, was the condition of the hull and deck. Really deep rust might get a wire brushing and a lick of paint but otherwise the priority was to get them fixed, re-armed and back out to sea. WW1 and WW2 submarines are much more interesting to model because there were none of those dark blue/black tiles that one finds on modern subs. The all metal surfaces are actually easier to recreate weathering than modern subs which can look quite strange with areas that look new and others that are oddly weathered but never as much as metal, of course. Then there were the differences between different 'squadrons' or flotillas of U-Boats. Some were painted a much lighter grey while others were nearly black. If you've seen pics of the Type XXI they have on display in Germany, it's a uniform light sea grey but that is a new paint job depicting how a Type XXI would have looked right out of the shipyard. I like the look of modern subs but colour wise, they can be a little boring, mind you they are looked after much better than they would be during wartime. I've got a IX-C U-Boat to do shortly and your video has given me some great tips. Cheers, BH

[@beckersmodels]

Many thanks Bill, yes indeed some reference pictures look almost unreal for U-boats they are a fantastic canvas for painting and weathering - which is why I've got another one of these to do, and a 1/72 Type IX as the "ultimate" display model. The only modern sub I like the look of is the UK's Vanguard Trident subs, I have a picture of one that shows enormous variation in the an echoic tiles and with that big brutish set of shoulders on the main hull its just a menacing look vessel! Sadly, there's no real decent kit of it in a larger scale, the 1/350 Bronco doesnt have any of the tile detail (as far as I can see from review photos). I'll look forward to your IX as well! Cheers, Chris

[@pukovnikklefeld]

Indeed, warships in general become rust buckets after a few weeks at sea. U-Boote were especially neglected as they, along with the Schnellboote were the cheap boats, there wasn't even the budget to keep them pretty. There were hundreds of them, and Hitler severely underfunded the navy.

[@BillHalliwell]

@@pukovnikklefeld G'day Puko, You're so right. Hitler publicly admitted he was a "terrible sailor" who was prone to sea sickness. Also, where he thought he was an expert at land warfare tactics etc., (which he wasn't), he also said he didn't understand the Kriegsmarine. That's probably a good thing too because if he had given Admiral Dönitz the 400+ U-Boats he'd pleaded for there would have been a significant chance they might have totally prevented merchant ships from supplying Great Britain. If Dönitz even had 250 U-Boats at the start of the war virtually nothing would have got through to England, including all the vital logistical cargo that was coming from the US. For instance, the 40-odd, old US Destroyers, given to Britain by FDR, would have easily been 'picked off' by a strong U-Boat force. Britain would have been in a most precarious position. Had they been, literally, starved, right from the beginning, then the strong anti-Churchill faction, led by people like Halifax, would have sued for a peace agreement with Hitler; the course of the rest of the 20th Century could have been much different. It's pretty much common knowledge that, in his memoirs, Churchill said the only thing that truly scared him was the U-Boat war in the Atlantic. He fully understood that the merchant ship 'lifeline' was the only thing between victory or defeat. He knew that even if FDR joined the war, their help would have been useless if they couldn't get their men and materiel to England. Cheers, Bill H.

[@BillHalliwell]

@@beckersmodels G'day Chris, Well, after all this time, I'm ashamed to admit that I still haven't tackled my submarine kits! I'm so easily distracted by new, exciting aircraft kits that come on the market and those I 'find' in my stash I'd forgotten about. But, I promise, I will get to a U-Boat. It's a pity there are so few WW2 British and American submarine kits available. Still, Kriegsmarine U-Boats were the 'stars' of the Battle of the Atlantic. I've also gone back and looked at your great video again and it's obvious to me that you didn't 'go over the top' with your weathering. U-Boats are one of the very few kit types you can go full-on 'Spanish' weathering. I purchased one of those big, expensive, aircraft books published by 'MIG' or whoever they are. The colour illustrations are magnificent and well worth the price of the book, however, when you get to the finished aircraft the 'Spanish-style' weathering is, frankly, ridiculous. I'm lucky enough to have a load of period photographs, mostly from the RAF that show, even at the height of the Battle of Britain etc., the RAF looked after their aircraft much better than the way the 'Spanish-style' would have us believe. From my time in the RAAF I can say that we maintained all our aircraft in near 'pristine' condition inside and out. Granted, apart from Vietnam, it was basically peacetime, however, when, for instance we participated in international C-130 gatherings, our aircraft were by far the best turned out, even better than the RAF's. That's going to get me some 'hate mail' for sure. 😉 Cheers, mate! Bill

[@androot69]

Thanks for sharing your techniques. Very clever. One thing I have problem with is the streaking of rust. How can they appear on the surface that is being immersed in water at all times? Unless it's an example of a u-boot being out of water.

[@sharpiesailor]

Great video! What airbrush/compressor are you using?

[@beckersmodels]

I use about three airbrushes now - Harder and Steenbeck Evo and the PS 289 and PS 770 by Creos, with a basic compressor with an air tank

[@markcollins9903]

My glue has made a bit of a mess of. The plastic.lumpy can I use that for other things or any stuff where I can get rid of the lumpy glue

[@WasatchModeler]

Going to use this on my build I just got. Do you know of any good references for oil canning technique?

[@beckersmodels]

Cool! Try Radu or this article from Brett Green: www.clubhyper.com/reference/stressedskineffectkh_1.htm

[@WatchMysh]

So... Did I get this right? Your basic "color" on lower hull is the primer itself and you're just shading it? Because after chipping the darker parts of the hull are the primer below the blues, right? 🤔

[@beckersmodels]

yep thats pretty much it....if i remember correctly!

[@BobMuir100]

That is pure artistry………amazing! Do you have an artistic background? Bob England

[@beckersmodels]

Ah! I wish Bob, I'm math/engineering/finance, I should've done art at school instead. Much more fun! My next hobby will be oil landscape painting....cheers

[@BobMuir100]

@@beckersmodels : you’re very good Chris , that submarine was a masterpiece. Your eye for what is missing or needed superb. Now does one need to either: know the item well in real life, be fan real fan of the period, know the history of that item to really make kit more than just what comes out of the box? Bob

[@clydelourensz4077]

Excellent workshop video mate. Really appreciate your efforts. I'm tipping your using a H&S Airbrush. What size needle(s) did you use and was it different for the Stynlrez?

[@beckersmodels]

Thanks Clyde! Yes I'm using a Harder/Steenbeck airbrush - I use an infinity and evolution, both with 0.2mm needle. For the stynlrez, for small projects Ill just use the evolution, but i then bring out my 0.5mm PS-290 for big sprays. PSI is always above 30 for stynlrez, just spray it on hard and fast! Cheers, Chris

[@clydelourensz4077]

Thanks Chris and I’m tipping you don’t thin the Stynlrez. Also, what is the approximate time frame to complete the painting and weathering?

[@beckersmodels]

@@clydelourensz4077 I only ever thin Stynlrez when it gets above 30C where i live, and only with a touch of IPA 90%, putting some in the airbrush before I pour it in, and to clean the nozzle due to the high temperature. Not sure on timeframe, but several hours - takes twice as long when on camera!

[@clydelourensz4077]

@@beckersmodels Thanks for the extra info mate.

[@Rogeroverandout61]

Hi’ what pressures and paint to thinner ratios do you use for the airbrushing, I can never get my paint to flow so fine. Great informative videos 👍

[@beckersmodels]

Hi Roger, thanks for commenting. My preferred paints are MRP out of the bottle or thinned down Tamiya acrylic lacquers, and for both I like to use no more than 20 PSI (indicated on my dial, it usually goes down a bit thereafter when you press the trigger). I thin Tamiya XF paints to at least 50:50 with Mr Levelling Thinner, usually its more like 70:30 thinner to paint. Hope that helps - i might do a video on airbrush "discipline" I guess you could call it one day soon? cheers, Chris

[@leha4630]

@@beckersmodels When it comes to acrylic paints can you use other brands for this technique?

[@markcollins9903]

Had a idea. Sea crew hers

[@tonyromano6220]

What airbrush do you use?

[@beckersmodels]

Harder and Steenbeck Evolution and Infinity most of the time, cheers Chris

[@rafa6638]

Hello! I have a question, do you always clean your airbrush after changing colors?

[@beckersmodels]

Hi rafa, I only do a flush with a squirt of lacquer thinner then just put in the next colour. I do a full clean at the end of a session. I have a video on how I do this in my tutorial section, if that helps. Cheers Chris

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

If You're ever interested on how to make real rust powder I have a cool technique that you might like to try.

[@timmulhern8188]

Brilliant detailing. Question? Should a novice dare attempt to mimic your skill level?

[@beckersmodels]

Good question, we were all novices to begin with, you only learn and improve through trying. I would attempt one new attempt with each model and slowly build up confidence. Cheers Chris

[@timmulhern8188]

@@beckersmodels I totally agree that one has to take the plunge. My concern centers on the myriad of paints, layers used, use of Hair Spray (I’m 72 yrs old. Hence the last time I can recall Hairspray use was in the the 60’s ). Does Revell provide detailed painting instructions or reference guides? Perhaps for a price you can provide a manual of instructions for painting, detailing, aging or know of a resource book that I can obtain? Thanks, Tim Mulhern

[@beckersmodels]

@@timmulhern8188 Revell are pretty thin on the ground for painting instructions - its generally one colour guide and thats it. Theres plenty of reference material available online for U-boats thankfully. I'm going to be doing a 1/72 U-boat sometime this year on KZbin and will be documenting the steps even more so then I do in this video, so stay tuned for that one! Cheers, Chris

[@createwithdiego6315]

Another question, what’s the paint name of the rust color, thank soy

[@beckersmodels]

Just a dirty orange brown I made up using Tamiya paints - base color red, yellow with some brown or black or even dark grey will give you that mix very quickly. Add more yellow for more vibrancy, more red to darken the value for real deep rust. Cheers, Chris.

[@timmulhern8188]

Does a novice modeler dare to attempt the level of detail mastery you exhibit?

[@markcollins9903]

Just relized. Looks like a shark the front

[@createwithdiego6315]

What is the colors name @2:00 ?

[@beckersmodels]

Hi Diego - its Tamiya XF-78 Deck Tan and XF-57 Buff, with some XF-3 Yellow, hope that helps, Cheers Chris

[@createwithdiego6315]

@@beckersmodels thank you Chris for the quick response:) I just ordered it :D

[@tegunn]

Ships are not tanks. They don't weather the same..Rust streaks below the waterline? It won't happen (unless it's in drydock). In all pictures the heaviest weathering on Uboats is the chipping on the front part of the conning tower, next is the bow. Both areas received the hardest abuse from the sea...

[@beckersmodels]

I did not know they were tanks! Wow! You learn something everyday...as for drydock rust, well it is out of the water on a stand so where am I going wrong here? Oh and I've seen pictures of in service Uboats with more wear and rust than this one so.....

[@okxtan2648]

until 12 minutes she was clear, it seemed realistic to me .. at 12.45 minutes suddenly the whole became uniform and very dark .. as if she had fired point blank in a tanker..🔥🌚 ?

[@beckersmodels]

We all have different styles and ways of representing things - I tend more towards stylistic than realistic, particularly in the "small" scales. I have seen reference photos of even more dirty and dark subs!

[@burtpanzer]

I understand that you're just illustrating the basic technique but the result appears a bit overboard for an active duty naval vessel, especially one from Germany. If it was meant for one laying on the bottom for 10 or 15 years, it would be perfect.

[@beckersmodels]

There's color photograph proof of U-boats in worse condition than this, google "captured Type IX Uboat" for example. These vessels were beat up to shit from wartime conditions, bent railings from large waves, big patches of chipped paint and then rust from heavy duty patrols in the North Atlantic. Maybe at the start of the patrol or start of the war they were in okay condition, but the evidence shows they were heavily weathered. Maybe not all of them, but it happened. I'll be doing my 1/72 Type IX in even worse condition, all according to reference photos. Sorry, but war machines get weathered. No such thing as over weathered. Cheers, Chris

[@burtpanzer]

@@beckersmodels You're right, towards the end for sure, they were getting hammered, but normally when shipyards are not being bombed day and night they would be getting serviced and kept in reasonably good condition.

[@markmalasics3413]

I still can't understand the attraction to weathering a model to intentionally make it look like a piece of trash. Imagine someone building a beautiful classic car and then "weathering" it to make it look like it was an abandoned barn find vehicle.

[@beckersmodels]

Because there's more than one hobby Mark... Some of us like to make a "museum replica", clean, exactly as it came out of the factory, perfect paint etc. Some like to build and paint it as it appeared in service, and most U-boats at the end of their patrol looked like trash or worse. Some like to go beyond "Reality" and make something artistic/stylistic to evoke reality but push it beyond... All of these are valid approaches and there's space in the hobby to appreciate all the different approaches...