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Chock
11-17-07, 08:24 AM
Okay, so I'm finally getting around to building this kit, it has a few errors on it which need correcting, but the biggest problem is the screw, which is rather crude in the kit, so the question is: Anyone know where I can get a suitable replacement etched one for it? I'm prepared to modify one that is a reasonably close match if there isn't a direct replacement, it's 1:350 scale.

:D Chock
nikimcbee
11-17-07, 08:52 AM
Okay, so I'm finally getting around to building this kit, it has a few errors on it which need correcting, but the biggest problem is the screw, which is rather crude in the kit, so the question is: Anyone know where I can get a suitable replacement etched one for it? I'm prepared to modify one that is a reasonably close match if there isn't a direct replacement, it's 1:350 scale.

:D Chock

I've built this kit. I just used the stock screw.:roll:
Bill Nichols
11-17-07, 09:43 AM
I just got this kit (along with the Typhoon). If you're looking for photoetch blades, flagship models ( www.flagshipmodels.com (http://www.flagshipmodels.com) ) makes a set for 1/350 scale modern subs. The set includes eight 7-blade screws (in two different sizes) and four 6-bladed screws.

http://www.flagshipmodels.com/images/mod_sub_350.jpg

Hope this helps!
Chock
11-17-07, 11:49 AM
Yup, they look close enough to tweek into the right type, just ordered a set. Thanks for the help Bill, I was dreading having to make one, the one in the kit is terrible judging by the shots in Wayne Frey's book:rotfl:

:D Chock
torpedochief
11-17-07, 12:09 PM
Hey there shipmates,

Here is a company that has some great resin Akula models. http://tok.severodvinsk.ru/subs.htm

Enjoy
nikimcbee
11-18-07, 06:33 AM
I just got this kit (along with the Typhoon). If you're looking for photoetch blades, flagship models ( www.flagshipmodels.com (http://www.flagshipmodels.com) ) makes a set for 1/350 scale modern subs. The set includes eight 7-blade screws (in two different sizes) and four 6-bladed screws.

http://www.flagshipmodels.com/images/mod_sub_350.jpg

Hope this helps!

Great find! ... and they're only $15;)