U-991 - German WWII U-boatType VIIc build.

For Hi-res images of the final model follow this link below.
imgur.com/gallery/hRgUn
1/72 Revell kit, with some extras.
The extras I have are listed below,
nautilusmodels.com/72-503.htm]nautilus laser cut wooden deck
www.griffonmodel.com/product_v...]Griffon models gun set
www.whiteensignmodels.com]White Ensign Models flood,drain and vent PE[
sub-driver.com/accessories/ph...]Caswell's outrageously priced Flood hole PE
www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Ph...
www.blueridgemodel.com/#!brm-7...]Resin Pressure hull top
archertransfers.com/AR88023.html]Archer decal set
Further notes.
The main motivation for this build was that I wanted a nice submarine model on the shelf.
A lot of this build was inspired by the work of Glenn Cauley,
gc-scalemodels.ca/Ships/index.htm
And specifically a build by Karel Ton.
modelbrouwers.nl/phpBB3/viewt...

[@paulraper1]

Took my breath away, best submarine model i've seen anywhere, by any body. Some of your techniques and vision is incredible, superb.

[@ronaldkiger8569]

Awesome work, horrible music..

[@d0it4u]

Oh my god. This is incredible... "some extras" - understatement of the decade. This is so impressive I'm actually flabbergasted at the skill that went into this.

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

I'm speechless. I have been working with u-boats for most of my life (I'm a military historian) but this is not a model, it's scaled down reality. Every detail of a type VIIc boat is correct. Excellent work mate, I'm thrilled. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Cuxhaven on the German North Sea shore. 👍🏼

[@kamfaimichaelman8129]

👍👍👍

[@feelds20]

This is not a hobby, this is art. Only an artist does it! Amazing!! Thank you for creating this beautiful sculpture and showing it to us.

[@manuelkong10]

SO agreed

[@AlexModeling]

I was just saying at the beggining you were a Master builder... but now i realise that there are no words that can define your talent or work or even dedication... unique!

[@peterbatchelor9537]

Pp

[@thudor1]

I'm almost afraid to look at the hi-res images of the finished model because I'd feel like I was on the business end of those torpedo tubes!! This is the most realistic U-boat model I've ever seen! Dare I say, it looked more convincing than the models used in Das Boot! I love how you dremeled the dents and dings into the hull and replaced the torpedo ports in the bow with precision-cut sheet metal and blended it seamlessly into the plastic, but the wire railing was genius! The aging and distressing effects made it look like it had survived more than its share of depth charges!

[@jeffryan90359]

You nailed it! Amazing detail. Years ago I stood on the deck of the U-505 and your model captures the detail of the deck/conning tower perfectly. Well done.

[@gjkozy]

This has to be the best U Boat model I have seen so far, it looks so damned real with all the little details built into it. It is a museum quality piece without a doubt.

[@GJones462-2W1]

The detail, and the battle-wear look on the wintergarden at 7:01 is unbelievable! The flak gun looks GREAT! The whole boat is amazing! Serious professional dedication on display there. Very, very well done, sir!

[@hovek1988]

My God! I was researching 1/72 u-boat for a future build, now I don't wanna build it anymore. :)

[@woodsteel8342]

i know that feeling...

[@infozencentre]

Yup

[@kaysee88]

+hovek1988 this comment killed me :D

[@theworldanthem2356]

INSANE MODELING! BRAVO!!

[@jerrymccrae7202]

Dont let some fanatically detailed person with all the toys discourage you. The main thing is to HAVE FUN doing it!

[@127TROOP]

Breathtaking work.....I have just started this kit, the platinum addition, and so far I have spent 11 hours just working the hull textures and Linder holes and only halfway through! This is giving me so much encouragement, mine won’t have the internal detail you have added (thank god!) but your progress photos are invaluable for reference and your weathering videos are absolutely outstanding. So simple, but so effective...thank you...

[@peterdelaforce2346]

You sir are a true craftsman and artist, amazing piece of work

[@henrygrey285]

Best U-Boot build on the whole internet!!!

[@Desertduleler_88]

Amazing weathering techniques, that Uboat looks as if it needs another refit.

[@pfrancescutti]

You have humbled a great number of builders with this creation. I am utterly in awe. Well done sir. Well done.

[@rembrant34]

Build was spectacular, extra gold stars for the weathering.

[@artyzinn7725]

WOW. 2 year build! Amazing results. Kudos, the imgur high res photos are a must for viewers. Thanks for this.

[@gjkozy]

On a level that puts realism on your mantel. Outstanding, excellent and wow.

[@shadowmaster9635]

Wonderfull! Bravo! Great weathering on the hull.Passion encapsulated into a marvel of realisism.

[@darthmatzu688]

Epic, the hull detail is beyond 4K

[@brucegibbins3792]

This Sub model is the work of a talented model builder. A keen eye for authentic detail seems instinctive. It's a pleasure to view such a creation and at the same time to wonder why such talent has been allocated to so few.🙂😉

[@BigEasy0629]

I’ve watched a lot of sub builds on KZbin. This is by far the best weathering job I have ever seen for a German ww2 sub. Amazing color selection, and application of streaks and rust. Fantastic job! Also I LOVED the port and starboard bow photographs. The lighting you used was perfect. I can’t wait for more vids.

[@Tirpitz-lv2kt]

I am Speechless This is the first time that I can see how much time and detail has been put into it to make it so realistic :) Well done

[@davidwayne9982]

WOW.... just AMAZING.. I use to do everything with ruler, pencil paper and whatever else I could get my hands on--- now- with TECH-- you PRINT one!!! AMAZING!!!

[@speedingjet]

Some amazing, amazing work. Best peeled paint I've seen on a model (and I've peeled plenty myself).

[@renoschwedland3040]

Einmalig mein Kompliment ,Sie sind ein absoluter Fachmann im Modellbau .Das Boot ,was Sie gebaut haben ist eine Augenweide Respekt 👍🏽👍🏽. Grüße aus ROSTOCK .

[@michaelsteffgen8278]

you my friend, are a legend, constructer, fabricator, assembler and painter as well as a builder. The whole world can appreciate your skills

[@NUTTER8291]

omg this is TRULY STUNNING!! I have NEVER seen a model with this much detail AMAZING I've run out of likes for all the other commitments these guys have left

[@yortsemloh1156]

The most amazing submarine model I’ve ever seen. Awesome work!

[@Nitro-ig9km]

Tristan, I simply can't imagine modelling can possibly get any better than this. You need to put everyone out of their misery and offer some insights on how you have achieved such a magnificent piece of work.

[@andreferro4618]

SUPERB! My God... No words can define your model!

[@veltruski]

This belongs in a museum. Great work!

[@drluiggi]

I am looking for Trumpeter 1/48 model, but this is marvel! Cannot even imagine what your hands will do with Trumpeter kit. Bravo!

[@davidtheswedishtechguy]

Sickest model and paint job I’ve seen for a long time😍

[@fw1421]

Great job on the tin canning effect! Amazing build.

[@splitterluck793]

The colours are perfectly tuned to each other.I like it

[@mustangbob51]

dude! just found your vid. absolutely outstanding! there are not enough words in any language to describe the perfection of this build! bravo!

[@charlesforbin6937]

AMAZING......One of the best renderings of a sub I've ever seen.........BRAVO!

[@joenoffsinger6376]

Best UBoat build I have ever seen. Looks like a real boat that was just dry docked.

[@56Gumball]

This is museum quality, absolutely superb! 👏🏼

[@Go4Corvette]

Amazing model work. You are lucky to have all that equipment to do a job like this. Have fun.

[@jimbobdrg3247]

Amazing to watch - incredible detail! Very inspiring!

[@WillyDahm]

Great build...I love the detail and aging (metal rust and colour) I hope I can achieve this one day. Congrats

[@KC-GOD-IS.]

Outstandingly Superior Work, Supreme !

[@straymusic]

This is insanely incredible work! This thing looks more realistic then an actual U-boat

[@michaelgewert4623]

Das beste Modell was ich bisher sah. Respect!!!

[@michaeldoonan1429]

I am in awe. An incredible work of Art. I stand and applaud. Thank you for sharing.

[@kuri369kuri]

That was absolutely amazing....! Blown away is an understatement

[@peterhamilton7723]

Respect and honors toward your work, there's more experience in that build than I could hope to achieve.

[@jonathantabor2088]

Such Awesome Details, Work there. Fantastic Video! Thanks much for sharing!👍

[@alexhuxley4399]

Astonishing. Your skill level is off the scale.

[@timmi59]

Stunning. Museum quality workmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikeilkenhons8896]

An artist in 3D...he sees the final result before he has even laid paint to model... amazing and awesome work... glad I quit model building when I was younger... I would feel like a first year art student watching Michelangelo paint the dome in Rome....

[@pfg72]

You just set the bar so high I'm planning to give up the hobby altogether! You sir, are a true artist! Kudos! Cheers from Patagonia!

[@joseantonioplaza8596]

A mí me ocurre lo mismo, hermano. Me voy a dedicar a la jardinería después de este video. Quizás las casas de maquetas deberian prohibirlos, les ahuyentan los clientes. Abrazos desde España.

[@SgtBones]

DAMN!!! Impressive, most impressive!!

[@mark-1234]

Impressive rust and aging effect throughout. Also really liked the pressure dents. Great workmanship!

[@coda514]

Wow! Well done sir.

[@GryphonArmorer]

Wow. Absolutely amazingly beautiful work. You are a true master of the hobby/trade.

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Outstanding work! Excellent detail!

[@MrLoverocket1]

Amazing weathering job. If mine turns out %1 of that I would be happy

[@northlanderdude]

that was some intense modelling!!

[@mignav464]

Fantastic. Amazing. I can only begin to imagine the man hours that went into this. Just awesome man.

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

This is perfection, great sub build!...Bill

[@unclesmifkinsmodelmayhemma35]

From now on every time I see a model sub, or even a real one, for that matter, my reply will always be "yeah, but it's not as good as Tristan Reidford's one". Spectacular!!!

[@larannar123]

Exactly...😂

[@ryansta]

Stunning, prob best build I've seen.

[@dickiedick100]

This is really amazing. Superb. You did a incredible job and I can only look with my mouth open.....😯

[@rocketman48]

brilliant weathering.First class.I am jealous.Bill

[@TheEurowarrior]

Awesome build! A real stunner!

[@Phil-nz9ux]

Les plus beaux moments, c'est durant les montages. Il est beau, très beau votre U--991 ! The best moments are during the editing. Your U - 991 is beautiful, very beautiful !

[@fw1421]

Dam next best thing to scratch building. Beautiful work!

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

This is crazy excellent. 😍 Well done. I’m blown away.

[@thediddly]

The best build i have certainly ever seen!!!

[@Absaalookemensch]

You didn't take it to the next level, you skipped a few. Unmatched.

[@rmattbill]

Holy moly, unbelievable. This is a staggering achievement.

[@aleksandrziva3131]

This is just absolutely unbelievable best build I ever seen... Bravi! This is "Mona Liza" of modeling...

[@jedlahaye4765]

Fantastic build, a true masterpiece

[@craftpaint1644]

That's it. I don't have to watch any other U-boat videos. I'm in the painting stage of my type VII C. I had opened three of the forward torpedo doors, I used rolled paper for torpedo tubes. Drilled out the aft torpedo tube. Drilled the holes around the forward bow diving planes that are for the sound detector. That's as custom as I could go on my model. Yours is an heirloom.

[@manuelkong10]

I can't believe this.....it's beyond belief.....ART is the word for it....brilliance is another

[@spreadeagled5654]

Holy smoke! Look at all those photo-etched brass parts!

[@omcheeseman]

You are obviously a master craftsman in several techniques and and methodologies. If you could please provide longer videos with greater depth of explanation, it would be greatly appreciated.

[@fernandomolano6651]

ES..PEC..TA..CULAR..! Yes...as Kommander Rahnn says..You are from another planet...each detail, every single piece...There are no words...Amazing..!

[@Nanotick1]

Looks like a real iron coffin . Great work

[@hollyibbotson5290]

Sent shivers down my spine, no words can describe how amazingly skillful that piece of artwork is. Stunning just stunning.

[@rogerredford6242]

Amazing work of art and skill

[@glenkelly998]

The end result is nothing short of a miracle 👌

[@svenva]

Bro your modelling max level. Nice!!!

[@peternielsen1149]

80 👎🏻. I would just love to see their work. This.....this is just a piece of art. Truely a master piece

[@domesticfoxy]

Incredible museum quality modelling

[@bhenders52]

Unbelievable! Absolutely Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@rickhargett2803]

Jaw dropping work........to say it's a masterpiece, would be an understatement.

[@lacsaptizanbel1206]

BRAVO ! Travail de très grande qualité, étant sculpteur gréco-romain, et je vous admire.

[@ichmalealsobinich]

Admit it! You are a professional. Who else of the finescale modellist scene has such skills, and in particular, own both, a laser cutter and a 3D- printer? That submarine belongs to a museum.

[@Tiagomottadmello]

Astonishing work !! 👍👍👍👍

[@thecraziestcanuck]

In one word....OUTSTANDING

[@badman5509]

Quite well so far. If you do some more work, maybe something will come of it one day. No, seriously: I think this is one of the best results I have ever seen in the modeling scene. Wow!

[@thomashaupt79]

WOW! Absolutely amazing Model!!

[@OllisFilmkueche]

Incredible Work! Wow!

[@antonio-tt7js]

Impresionante trabajo, cuánta paciencia y dedicación. Felicitaciones!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@njm3211]

More realistic than reality itself. Awesome

[@barcelobrin6656]

Quel réalisme extraordinaire, vous êtes un artiste, bravo !