1/72 IJN submarine I-53 model

Bill Nichols · 10-02-09, 06:47 PM

ModelExpo has the new Lindberg 1/72 I-53 sub on sale now for $109.99, regular price is $149.99.

1/72 scale = 58.5-inches long, so oversize shipping is charged ($7.50)

Just thought I'd post this for any Japanese sub modelers who want a really big model!

Link is here: http://www.modelexpo-online.com/prod...ITEMNO=LB70818

I-25 · 10-05-09, 12:12 PM

its junk man. i had it on back order from squadron. total junk. its an expensive bathtub toy, not a model.

ill post pics of my heavily modded one when i get more done to it.

Platapus · 10-05-09, 05:21 PM

Can you explain why you did not like this model? It was one I was thinking of getting when I get back to modeling.

nikimcbee · 10-05-09, 07:12 PM

This would be fun to convert to RC.

Bill Nichols · 10-07-09, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Can you explain why you did not like this model? It was one I was thinking of getting when I get back to modeling.

There is some discussion of this topic here:

http://www.kitmaker.net/modules.php?...=133496&page=1

and here

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...=983692&page=5

and here

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1109801

Sledgehammer427 · 10-07-09, 10:25 AM

it's too bad, what a way to bomb a model. You would think they would research the thing before they...mold it?

Platapus · 10-11-09, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

There is some discussion of this topic here:

Yuck. Maybe I won't add this to my list. Thanks for the links.

Too bad though.

10-02-09, 06:47 PM	#1
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	1/72 IJN submarine I-53 model ModelExpo has the new Lindberg 1/72 I-53 sub on sale now for $109.99, regular price is $149.99. 1/72 scale = 58.5-inches long, so oversize shipping is charged ($7.50) Just thought I'd post this for any Japanese sub modelers who want a really big model! Link is here: http://www.modelexpo-online.com/prod...ITEMNO=LB70818 __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

10-05-09, 05:21 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Can you explain why you did not like this model? It was one I was thinking of getting when I get back to modeling. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-05-09, 07:12 PM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	This would be fun to convert to RC. __________________

10-07-09, 10:25 AM	#6
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	it's too bad, what a way to bomb a model. You would think they would research the thing before they...mold it? __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

10-05-09, 12:12 PM	#2
I-25 Commodore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 629 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	its junk man. i had it on back order from squadron. total junk. its an expensive bathtub toy, not a model. ill post pics of my heavily modded one when i get more done to it.