U-boats Models

(SH3)JOHN LAMARRE · 09-01-06, 08:01 AM

where can i find them ?

Hellcat · 09-01-06, 08:21 AM

I was ready to purchase revell's large type VII a while back, the best place I could find up here was militaryhobbies (they have both an american and canadian site) prices seem reasonable.

(SH3)JOHN LAMARRE · 09-01-06, 10:28 AM

witch large one

MGR1 · 09-01-06, 02:01 PM

Hi John!

Currently there are two 1/72nd scale Type VII models available from Revell.

One depicts an early VIIC with the small conning tower, the other is meant to be a VII/C41 with the full two level wintergarten. Both kits are approx 4 feet or so long and retail (in the UK) at £50.

Early one:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5015

Late one:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5045

If your budget and space requirements don't stretch that far, Revell released a Type VIID minelayer in 1/144 scale (approx half the size of the two big ones).

Type VIID:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5009

Revell also did two 1/125 kits of U-99 and U-47, the latter being a cutaway. To be honest, avoid those two like the plague. They're not very good!

U-99:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5054

U-47:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5060

Hope that helps,

Mike.

Hellcat · 09-02-06, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (SH3)JOHN LAMARRE

witch large one

The late model, kinda fell through though when I saw Polar Lights had released a 1/350 scale Refit USS Enterprise. (I'm a Trek fan at heart) Right now I'm about half way through the Tamiya Tripitz 1/350 kit. After that I'll start the Enterprise and then most likely buy the 1/72 type VII C/41.

SubConscious · 09-13-06, 05:24 PM

It has been decades since I built models, but I'm feeling that urge again. Take a look at the beautiful job done on this Type VIIc model: http://www.steelnavy.com/RevellTypeVIIcRM.htm. There are more models to be found in the root directory of this site.

Does anyone know where I can find miniature ship and u-boats? Die cast would be ideal, but I suppose plastic would suffice.

atfcharger · 09-13-06, 09:41 PM

Hey, perdu just posted about a modified 1/72 VIIC today that was featured in Fine Scale. I linked to a bunch of finished VIIC's from other people that you may find interesting.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=97993

I personally own the kit, but I shelved it a few months ago to finish an Sherman tank and start work on a P-61. It's a HUGE boat, though!

Bill Nichols · 09-14-06, 07:59 AM

I usually order my modeling kits and supplies from Squadron Shop

www.squadron.com

AG124 · 09-16-06, 07:46 PM

Hasegawa makes some, including a kit that can be completed as either a VIIC or a IXC - don't know how that would work out.

They are part of the waterline series (which means they can be placed on a flat surface - because of a lack of a keel) and actually include a sinking freighter, apparently.

I have a Hasegawa Akagi, which I think is alright quality-wise (although I am an amature modeler) and also a Kaga kit, which I haven't built yet - I don't know what their U-Boat kits are like.

Bill Nichols · 09-16-06, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG124

Hasegawa makes some, including a kit that can be completed as either a VIIC or a IXC - don't know how that would work out.

I've built this kit. It includes two U-boats (a VIIC and a IXC). The scale is 1/700 so they're quite small. But the detail is good and they make up for a nice little display.

AG124 · 09-22-06, 10:17 PM

Really?

The eBay seller who included that descriotion must have been confused. I am now much more interested in getting one of those.

Doesn't it come with a sinking freighter as well? Do you have a picture, perhaps?:hmm:

09-01-06, 08:01 AM	#1
(SH3)JOHN LAMARRE Bosun Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 68 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	U-boats Models where can i find them ?

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Hellcat Ensign Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I was ready to purchase revell's large type VII a while back, the best place I could find up here was militaryhobbies (they have both an american and canadian site) prices seem reasonable. __________________ "readiness is only accomplished when the need for it is over"

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(SH3)JOHN LAMARRE Bosun Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 68 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	witch large one Last edited by (SH3)JOHN LAMARRE; 09-01-06 at 10:41 AM.

09-01-06, 02:01 PM	#4
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Hi John! Currently there are two 1/72nd scale Type VII models available from Revell. One depicts an early VIIC with the small conning tower, the other is meant to be a VII/C41 with the full two level wintergarten. Both kits are approx 4 feet or so long and retail (in the UK) at £50. Early one: http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5015 Late one: http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5045 If your budget and space requirements don't stretch that far, Revell released a Type VIID minelayer in 1/144 scale (approx half the size of the two big ones). Type VIID: http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5009 Revell also did two 1/125 kits of U-99 and U-47, the latter being a cutaway. To be honest, avoid those two like the plague. They're not very good! U-99: http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5054 U-47: http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV5060 Hope that helps, Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

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Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I usually order my modeling kits and supplies from Squadron Shop www.squadron.com __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

09-13-06, 05:24 PM	#6
SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	It has been decades since I built models, but I'm feeling that urge again. Take a look at the beautiful job done on this Type VIIc model: http://www.steelnavy.com/RevellTypeVIIcRM.htm. There are more models to be found in the root directory of this site. Does anyone know where I can find miniature ship and u-boats? Die cast would be ideal, but I suppose plastic would suffice.

09-13-06, 09:41 PM	#7
atfcharger Watch Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey, perdu just posted about a modified 1/72 VIIC today that was featured in Fine Scale. I linked to a bunch of finished VIIC's from other people that you may find interesting. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=97993 I personally own the kit, but I shelved it a few months ago to finish an Sherman tank and start work on a P-61. It's a HUGE boat, though!

09-16-06, 07:46 PM	#9
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Hasegawa makes some, including a kit that can be completed as either a VIIC or a IXC - don't know how that would work out. They are part of the waterline series (which means they can be placed on a flat surface - because of a lack of a keel) and actually include a sinking freighter, apparently. I have a Hasegawa Akagi, which I think is alright quality-wise (although I am an amature modeler) and also a Kaga kit, which I haven't built yet - I don't know what their U-Boat kits are like. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

09-22-06, 10:17 PM	#11
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Really? The eBay seller who included that descriotion must have been confused. I am now much more interested in getting one of those. Doesn't it come with a sinking freighter as well? Do you have a picture, perhaps?:hmm: __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html