Dougie Martindale Modeling Articles
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Accurate Model Parts has closed its doors but Dougie Martindale has graciously agreed to make his collection of articles available here. If you have modeling questions, you can contact Dougie by e-mail at dougieandandrea@gmail.com |
| The Wolf Pack: A Collection Of U-Boat Modeling Articles | |
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| The Wolf Pack: A Collection Of U-Boat Modeling Articles | |
| Presented courtesy of Accurate Model Parts, The Wolf Pack is a collection of research articles by AMP’s Dougie Martindale. Each article covers a subject of specific interest to a modeler building the 1/72nd Revell U-boat. Topics range from U-boat colors to insignia to the multitude of modifications made to the Type VII U-boat. Also included is a build article by AMP’s Wink Grise*. Contains: |
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| The Wolf Pack II: Another Collection Of U-Boat Modeling Articles | |
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| The Wolf Pack III: A Final Collection Of U-Boat Modeling Articles | |
The second volume of The Wolf Pack continues in the same vein and includes eight more articles. Once again the general theme is to explore the modifications, insignia and paint colors of Kriegsmarine U-boats so that modelers can make accurate renditions of specific U-boats. In this collection the author has widened the research into the Type IIs and Type IX in addition to the VIICs and VIIC/41s. |
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| The Wolf Pack III: A Final Collection Of U-Boat Modeling Articles | |
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| The Wolf Pack II: Another Collection Of U-Boat Modeling Articles | |
| The third and final volume of The Wolf Pack completes the trilogy. Contains: |
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| Kriegsmarine U-Boat Colors & Markings (1.1Mb) | |
| A full guide for the paint colors and markings on U-boats. Intended for U-boat modelers, it includes original RAL paint colors, camouflage, tactical markings, wooden deck and miscellaneous colors | |
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| Type IX U-Boat Modifications & Features (4.2Mb) | |
A guide to all the major modifications and features of the Type IX fleet throughout World War II. |
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| Type VII U-Boat Modifications (1.7Mb) | |
| A guide to all the major modifications made to the Type VII fleet throughout World War II. | |
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| Type II U-Boat Modifications & Vent Patterns (2.8Mb) | |
| To assist modelers with the Special Navy Type IIA kit, the main modifications and vent patterns of the Type II are covered in this article. Particular emphasis is paid to the different tower styles as well as the net cutter and railing arrangements on all four sub-variants. | |
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| The Snorting Bull Insignia (0.6Mb) | |
| The snorting bull insignia on U 47 and U-boats of the 7th U-Flottille. | |
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| U 47 Modifications & Colors (1.4Mb) | |
| The modifications, colors and insignia of the famous Type VIIB U 47. | |
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| U 96 & The Laughing Sawfish (0.6Mb) | |
| The famous laughing sawfish emblem on U 96 and other U-boats. | |
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| U 201 Remscheid & The Snowman (1.5Mb) | |
| A detailed study of U 201's insignia. | |
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| Type VIIC Free-Flooding Vent Patterns (0.6Mb) | |
| The free-flooding vent patterns around the hull casing of Type VIIC U-boats. | |
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| German U-Boat Victory Pennants (0.6Mb) | |
| An article with a focus on German U-boat victory pennants. | |
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| U 505: Modifications, Color & Insignia (1.4Mb) | |
| In support of the 1/72nd Revell IXC kit (RV05114), this article discusses the modifications of U 505 from launch until the present day. Also discussed are paint colors, emblems, radar warning, countermeasures, damage during capture, and the modifications that the boat would likely have received if it had served until the end of the war. | |
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| U-Boat Waterline Draught Marks (1.2Mb) | |
| This article discusses the white waterline draught marks on Kriegsmarine U-boats. Drawings of the marks on Type IIs, VIIs and IXs are included to assist customers who have bought AMP waterline decals. | |
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| Late War Type VIIC & VIIC/41 Configurations (1.0Mb) | |
| Intended to help modelers choose a late war VIIC or VIIC/41 U-boat, this discusses the Atlantic bow, planked deck, Askania magnetic compass fairing and other late war features. A table which lists all of the VIICs and VIIC/41s in order of launch date is included. | |
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| Askania, Side Cushions & Updated Type VII Vent Patterns (1.3Mb) | |
| Intended to help AMP customers with the Askania compass fairing and side cushions when using sets 72-05 and 72-06 on late war U-boat kits. Includes updated Type VIIC and VIIC/41 vent patterns. | |
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| List Of U-Boat Modifications & Identification Features (1.2Mb) | |
| These lists are intended to help distinguish modifications and identification features from U-boat photographs. Included are all types of conventional U-boats and some new information not covered previously. | |
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| AMP Type VIIC Tower Floors (0.7Mb) | |
| A short guide to the Germaniawerft and Mittelmeerturm tower floors produced by AMP. | |
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| Additional U-Boat Articles (1.9Mb) | |
| Five short U-boats articles. U-Boat Model Kits & Accessories (2009). Revell Type VIIC Checklist (2010). The 1/72 Wolf Pack (2018). U-Boat Batches & Specifications (2022). U-Boat Model Kits (2022). | |
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| The Final Return A U-Boat Diorama (3.3Mb) | |
| A dockside diorama built by Julian Hoyes and Dougie Martindale using a number of kits including Accurate Armour's 1/35th waterline Type VIIC kit and dockside kits. The diorama depicts the final return of the VIIB U 47 to Lorient on 6th December 1940. | |
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