A plastic model of the Chinese diesel-electric Type 033 submarine and its later Type 033G variant in 1:700 scale. The subject is a boat of the navy of the People's Republic of China, hidden in the name behind the abbreviation PLAN.
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The abbreviation PLAN in the name belongs to the navy of the People's Republic of China. The Type 033 is its diesel-electric submarine, derived from the Soviet Project 633; in Western surveys the designation Romeo became established for this family. It is a conventional torpedo submarine with diesel engines and batteries, a boat built for patrolling shallow coastal waters rather than for long voyages submerged. The designation 033G covers a later modified variant of the same type.
The model is rendered in 1:700 scale, the most widespread scale for naval models. The finished submarine stays a reasonable size even in a display case and can be placed beside surface ships of the same scale, with which it is then comparable. The hull of a submarine is simple in shape, so the final impression stands or falls on smooth joints and an even coat of paint.
Dry-fit the parts first and only then glue them; on a long hull every inaccuracy shows along the whole length. Once the joints are dry, sand them with fine abrasive paper and polish them so no traces remain on the rounded surface. Submarine hulls tend to have a uniform dark coat, which benefits from an undercoat and fine shading; sharp transitions look coarse on a model of this size. Pick out the small details on the sail and the deck with a brush at the very end, when nothing has to be sanded back any more.
Paints, glue and tools are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.
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