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Old 09-01-06, 08:01 AM   #1
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where can i find them ?
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Old 09-01-06, 08:21 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 09-01-06, 10:28 AM   #3
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Old 09-01-06, 02:01 PM   #4
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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,

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Old 09-02-06, 12:38 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 09-13-06, 05:24 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 09-13-06, 09:41 PM   #7
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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!
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Old 09-14-06, 07:59 AM   #8
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I usually order my modeling kits and supplies from Squadron Shop

www.squadron.com
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Old 09-16-06, 07:46 PM   #9
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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.
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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.
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Old 09-22-06, 10:17 PM   #11
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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:
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