by Rui Matos
1/700 Akula I K-137 Pantera (Hobby Boss)
Akula I K-137 Pantera: Hobby Boss model, with scratch built aft sonar array dome, bridge windshield, all maintenance scafolding. Repositioned aft diving planes;
Tug: Tamiya model, modernized using Evergreen plastic, streched sprue and leftover PE bits. Flag homemade; Rigging is Caennis Line;
Crane: HP-Models Soviet Floating Crane (house and arms only), with BJ-Models dedicated PE set. Rest is scratch built with Evergreen and PE.
Floating Dry Dock, Mooring Pier and Pier: Scratch built with Evergreen, brass and PE railings, mesh and stairs.
Sea Base is watercolor paper. The diorama was painted with WEM Colourcoats, weathered with artists oils. Figurines are from Lionroar.
Project inspired on the cover of “Russian Submarines – Guardians of the Motherland” by Wayne Frey
