Alanger 971 Pike (Akula) question

[Chock]

Okay, so I'm finally getting around to building this kit, it has a few errors on it which need correcting, but the biggest problem is the screw, which is rather crude in the kit, so the question is: Anyone know where I can get a suitable replacement etched one for it? I'm prepared to modify one that is a reasonably close match if there isn't a direct replacement, it's 1:350 scale.

Chock

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Chock

Okay, so I'm finally getting around to building this kit, it has a few errors on it which need correcting, but the biggest problem is the screw, which is rather crude in the kit, so the question is: Anyone know where I can get a suitable replacement etched one for it? I'm prepared to modify one that is a reasonably close match if there isn't a direct replacement, it's 1:350 scale.

Chock

I've built this kit. I just used the stock screw.

[Bill Nichols]

I just got this kit (along with the Typhoon). If you're looking for photoetch blades, flagship models ( www.flagshipmodels.com ) makes a set for 1/350 scale modern subs. The set includes eight 7-blade screws (in two different sizes) and four 6-bladed screws.



Hope this helps!

[Chock]

Yup, they look close enough to tweek into the right type, just ordered a set. Thanks for the help Bill, I was dreading having to make one, the one in the kit is terrible judging by the shots in Wayne Frey's book:rotfl:

Chock

[torpedochief]

Hey there shipmates,

Here is a company that has some great resin Akula models. http://tok.severodvinsk.ru/subs.htm

Enjoy

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

I just got this kit (along with the Typhoon). If you're looking for photoetch blades, flagship models ( www.flagshipmodels.com ) makes a set for 1/350 scale modern subs. The set includes eight 7-blade screws (in two different sizes) and four 6-bladed screws.



Hope this helps!

Great find! ... and they're only $15