Been fascinated with the Wehrmacht since I was a little kid. Models of Messerschmitts, Stukas, Tiger tanks, the Bismarck, and of course U-boats all graced the shelves of my room.
My first U-boat was the old Aurora U-156 kit, and I still remember how excited I was when the Revell U-47 with interior first came out. Read "Iron Coffins", "U-boat Commander" and any other U-boat book I get my hands on.
Always watched "The Enemy Below" whenever it came on. Eventually joined the navy, and (of course) went into the Submarine Service, because that was the closest I could come to actually being on a U-boat.
The reality of that was nothing like I thought; unending work and drudgery. Even so, the years have done nothing to dim my fascination with the U-boote. I greatly enjoy my Uncut Version of "Das Boot", and all the many excellent new books on U-boats out there.
Currently working on my new pride and joy, the 1/72 Revell Type VIIC. I think that one may put me in the poor house though; bought all the add-on interior kits, pressure hull, wood deck, photo-etched parts..somebody stop me! :P
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