Early war Minensucher M35/39 Mob

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  • #152982
    invisible officer
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    I wanted my second Minensucher to be in early war configuration. Like those ordered in 1939. Apart from many small invisible changes to the original design one thing was visible: The Mitteldeck was no longer covered with wood. (My first in late war aming is a pre 39 order with wood). Only the working area aft still got wood.

    Until 1942 the armament was smaller. 2x 10,5 cm, 1x 3,7 cm gun and two single 2 cm. Most 39 Mob had no 3 sides closed gun shield for the 10,5 cm aft. And no shields at all at the smaller guns. So I had to scratch a 10,5, a 3,7 and two 2cm.

    #152986
    invisible officer
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    The other alterations are similar to the first finished. As I noted there the camo was more typical in early war for Minensucher of 35/39Mob type. So I gave my early one a camo.

    A mini Flotilla ready.
    Well, it was rare to have an S-Boot escort for Minesweepers, R-Boote would be the common little brothers.

    #152992
    Paul G. Overend
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    Lovely! I’m very envious of your talents!

    #153266
    invisible officer
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    Thank you very much.

    In fact I’m sure that most can do the same. With some routine it’s a fast job.

    Well, the research before takes much time, there I have the advantage of decades of professional research.

    #153548
    PrimusPilus
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    Beautiful brushwork! Loving the amazing attention to detail you have included.

    #153694
    John Stallard
    Moderator

    lovely stuff IO….

    #153713
    invisible officer
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    Thank you.

    I was positively surprised to see it in the camo article.

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