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11-16-07, 10:21 PM | #1 |
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If the 1/72 U-boat is too big for you...
Hobbyboss has just released 1/700 scale kits of the Type VII and Type IX U-boats. Check them out at www.squadron.com
(There's also a 1/700 Akula if you prefer modern subs) |
02-28-08, 09:35 PM | #2 |
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1/25 Type VIIc/41
Here's another way to look at 1/72 scale that makes it appear very small indeed when placed alongside this Type VIIc/41 that "Mylo" Hall recently finished.
Some of you may have already read his build over at SubCommittee. If not, they make for great reading. Not too bad for a first time scratch built sub! |
02-29-08, 04:34 AM | #3 |
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Look at the size of that thing it looks very well done
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02-29-08, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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Yes, he did a very nice job & has over 900 hours of build time in this prototype display. He's building 6 kits for RC conversion & has 3 spoken for; Dave Merriman is working on a 6" low pressure ballast system with fore & aft tanks that will have the same dive characteristics of the actual boat.
Stay tuned... plans are already in the works to build a u-flotilla in 1/25 scale: Type IIa, VIIc, VIId, IXc & XXI. |
02-29-08, 01:12 PM | #5 |
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Nice!
What a boat. I cant believe this tidly litle thing next to it its 1-72 scale. If it is - the big one must be about 2.70m long by my estimate. |
03-09-08, 12:45 AM | #6 | |
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