Early war Minensucher M35/39 Mob

[invisible officer]

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.

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[invisible officer]

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.

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[Paul G. Overend]

Lovely! I’m very envious of your talents!

[invisible officer]

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.

[PrimusPilus]

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

[John Stallard]

lovely stuff IO….

[invisible officer]

Thank you.

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

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