Little Off-Topic: Pre-Built Submarine Models for Display?
 

Hi Guys

I hope I'm not getting hurt for posting this here ;) but I'm sure some of you can be helpful.

I'm looking for a pre-built (rather: finished) model kit, ideally of a IXD2 as in the addon, but I'll also take a VIIC. This one here is great: http://www.modelshipbuilding.com/144uboot.htm but I can't get any answers from that website by mail.

I had once upon a time my own (badly built) VIIC on display, but my cleaning maid broke it, and as I neither have time nor energy nor skills anymore, I'd really like to replace it with a finished kit. If anyone knows where to order such a thing, please let me know.

Thanks

Helmut

1:144 scale VIIC. You have to buy 2 from this wholesale site, but 2 subs for $80 ain't bad:

http://www.japanesemodelmuseum.com/s...s/GDS-6707.jpg

http://www.bcmini.com/id35.html

Order page for it:
http://www.bcmini.com/catalog/c19_p1.html

Go in with someone here, and get one for $40

1:72?
 

I'd certainly like to get a Type VIIC. But isn't that still a 1:144 scale model? I don't think buying two doubles the size.:rotfl: Checked that website you posted. Seems to be a great model.:up:
A catalog I get every so often in the mail has several die-cast models; from Gato's, Type VII's to Boomer's. Can't remember the scales right off hand. But they can be spendy, around $250.00. I have just rescently moved and things are still in disarray, but I'll check and see if I can find one of those catalogs. I thought maybe I might have one here at the office. But I do not. It's a great catalog. Covering all eras. Land, air and sea. Models, posters, jackets, clocks, etc. Now I have some boxes to dig through. I'll get back to you on that. Hopefully after lunch.

Sorry, you are correct, 1/144. There was a different 1/72 model someplace I was thinking of, never mind! I never really looked at the u-boat since I'd not ever buy one.

Thanks Guys

It seems this "Targa" (so the name of the company) "modular" VIIC can be had from a number of retailers, all the same product - now I'm looking for the cheapest one and possible one inside the EU to save taxes and shipping costs.

Aha!
 

Found it! :rock:
The catalog is Military Issue. And there is a web site, it is www.MilitaryIssue.com. I paged through it at lunch. There is a 1:72 scale Gato-class $99.95. Sadly it is a plastic kit and not die-cast. For $259.00 there is a framed in glass 3-D 22 1/2" X 8 1/2" Cutaway USS Balao (SS-285).:o In the catalog anyway; no die-cast World War II subs. I guess I lied.:oops: But the catalog is full of other great stuff. For SH III; one could get a U-boat captain's peaked visor cap. Only $279.00.:o Now that I have paged through it; I think I might have place an order. World at War DVD set. $99.95. Gads!! This thread is gonna cost me! Thanks alot boys!:nope:

Thanks Schani. That website also stocks the 1/144 VIIC, and from all online shops I've seen so far it looks to be the most professional, easy order system and a decent price. I think I'll buy there.

Thanks a bunch!

Yeah, but for the same $90 on the site I posted you can have TWO of the u-boats.

Sell the 2d one on ebay.

I took a looked at both
 

Tater,

I compared the two websites. The one you posted says you get two complete u-boats. The one I posted shows you get two complete u-boats. That's marketing techinque I guess. Either way, it's the same u-boat.:hmm:

Oh, I didn't notice that, lol.

Man, my reading comprehension skills are lacking the last few days.

You? Me!
 

Tater,
Your readings skills maybe lacking. But how about my will power.:nope: After posting my reply and sent some electrical drawing to the plotter. (I work at an engineering firm.)
I jumped onto the Military Issue website, and proceeded to go on a scorched earth credit card frenzy.:rock: After it was finally over I had spent $404.85.:o The U-boat we've been talking about, DVD movie and last but definately not least a wooden? 1:150 scale (24" +/-) model of the USS Flasher. Just because I turned 50 on
Monday doens't mean I'm any more responsible:rotfl:

I'm >>this<< close to shelling out several hundred bucks for a fully rigged frigate model (probably royal navy).

:)

Go for it!
 

Tater,

After what I did. I think everyone on this thread is obligated to shell out a couple hundred bucks on some sort of Naval bling bling.:yep:
Come on; go for it.
I won't tell.:yep:

It's old deal of...hey, I did not know I needed that.:up:

I bouhgt some little, partially assembled jap DDs from some guy in Hong Kong, but they were cheap (1:700 scale).

If I get a frigate or something cool, I'll post pics :)

Back Ordered!
 

Miilitary Issue sent me a confimation of my order.:up:

Then I recieved another e-mail stating that two of my items are back ordered. One of those items is the USS Flasher.:cry: The one I want the most.

So now I have no idea when my shipment will arrive.

So I guess I wait.:damn:

Tater,

The frigate that you are thinking of getting. What era? I'm guessing 18th century.That would look great on anyones mantle. What scale?