Little Off-Topic: Pre-Built Submarine Models for Display?

RSColonel_131st · 01-20-09, 05:00 AM

Hi Guys

I hope I'm not getting hurt for posting this here

but I'm sure some of you can be helpful.

I'm looking for a pre-built (rather: finished) model kit, ideally of a IXD2 as in the addon, but I'll also take a VIIC. This one here is great: http://www.modelshipbuilding.com/144uboot.htm but I can't get any answers from that website by mail.

I had once upon a time my own (badly built) VIIC on display, but my cleaning maid broke it, and as I neither have time nor energy nor skills anymore, I'd really like to replace it with a finished kit. If anyone knows where to order such a thing, please let me know.

Thanks

Helmut

tater · 01-20-09, 09:33 AM

1:144 scale VIIC. You have to buy 2 from this wholesale site, but 2 subs for $80 ain't bad:

http://www.bcmini.com/id35.html

Order page for it:
http://www.bcmini.com/catalog/c19_p1.html

Go in with someone here, and get one for $40

Schani · 01-20-09, 11:36 AM

I'd certainly like to get a Type VIIC. But isn't that still a 1:144 scale model? I don't think buying two doubles the size.:rotfl: Checked that website you posted. Seems to be a great model.

A catalog I get every so often in the mail has several die-cast models; from Gato's, Type VII's to Boomer's. Can't remember the scales right off hand. But they can be spendy, around $250.00. I have just rescently moved and things are still in disarray, but I'll check and see if I can find one of those catalogs. I thought maybe I might have one here at the office. But I do not. It's a great catalog. Covering all eras. Land, air and sea. Models, posters, jackets, clocks, etc. Now I have some boxes to dig through. I'll get back to you on that. Hopefully after lunch.

tater · 01-20-09, 11:49 AM

Sorry, you are correct, 1/144. There was a different 1/72 model someplace I was thinking of, never mind! I never really looked at the u-boat since I'd not ever buy one.

RSColonel_131st · 01-20-09, 12:39 PM

Thanks Guys

It seems this "Targa" (so the name of the company) "modular" VIIC can be had from a number of retailers, all the same product - now I'm looking for the cheapest one and possible one inside the EU to save taxes and shipping costs.

Schani · 01-20-09, 02:23 PM

Found it!

The catalog is Military Issue. And there is a web site, it is www.MilitaryIssue.com. I paged through it at lunch. There is a 1:72 scale Gato-class $99.95. Sadly it is a plastic kit and not die-cast. For $259.00 there is a framed in glass 3-D 22 1/2" X 8 1/2" Cutaway USS Balao (SS-285).

In the catalog anyway; no die-cast World War II subs. I guess I lied.

But the catalog is full of other great stuff. For SH III; one could get a U-boat captain's peaked visor cap. Only $279.00.

Now that I have paged through it; I think I might have place an order. World at War DVD set. $99.95. Gads!! This thread is gonna cost me! Thanks alot boys!

RSColonel_131st · 01-20-09, 04:06 PM

Thanks Schani. That website also stocks the 1/144 VIIC, and from all online shops I've seen so far it looks to be the most professional, easy order system and a decent price. I think I'll buy there.

Thanks a bunch!

tater · 01-20-09, 04:30 PM

Yeah, but for the same $90 on the site I posted you can have TWO of the u-boats.

Sell the 2d one on ebay.

Schani · 01-21-09, 10:02 AM

Tater,

I compared the two websites. The one you posted says you get two complete u-boats. The one I posted shows you get two complete u-boats. That's marketing techinque I guess. Either way, it's the same u-boat.:hmm:

tater · 01-21-09, 01:28 PM

Oh, I didn't notice that, lol.

Man, my reading comprehension skills are lacking the last few days.

Schani · 01-21-09, 02:14 PM

Tater,
Your readings skills maybe lacking. But how about my will power.

After posting my reply and sent some electrical drawing to the plotter. (I work at an engineering firm.)
I jumped onto the Military Issue website, and proceeded to go on a scorched earth credit card frenzy.

After it was finally over I had spent $404.85.

The U-boat we've been talking about, DVD movie and last but definately not least a wooden? 1:150 scale (24" +/-) model of the USS Flasher. Just because I turned 50 on
Monday doens't mean I'm any more responsible:rotfl:

tater · 01-21-09, 03:09 PM

I'm >>this<< close to shelling out several hundred bucks for a fully rigged frigate model (probably royal navy).

Schani · 01-21-09, 04:40 PM

Tater,

After what I did. I think everyone on this thread is obligated to shell out a couple hundred bucks on some sort of Naval bling bling.

Come on; go for it.
I won't tell.

It's old deal of...hey, I did not know I needed that.

tater · 01-25-09, 12:54 PM

I bouhgt some little, partially assembled jap DDs from some guy in Hong Kong, but they were cheap (1:700 scale).

If I get a frigate or something cool, I'll post pics

Schani · 01-26-09, 10:33 AM

Miilitary Issue sent me a confimation of my order.

Then I recieved another e-mail stating that two of my items are back ordered. One of those items is the USS Flasher.

The one I want the most.

So now I have no idea when my shipment will arrive.

So I guess I wait.

Tater,

The frigate that you are thinking of getting. What era? I'm guessing 18th century.That would look great on anyones mantle. What scale?

01-20-09, 05:00 AM	#1
RSColonel_131st Medic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 164 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Little Off-Topic: Pre-Built Submarine Models for Display? Hi Guys I hope I'm not getting hurt for posting this here but I'm sure some of you can be helpful. I'm looking for a pre-built (rather: finished) model kit, ideally of a IXD2 as in the addon, but I'll also take a VIIC. This one here is great: http://www.modelshipbuilding.com/144uboot.htm but I can't get any answers from that website by mail. I had once upon a time my own (badly built) VIIC on display, but my cleaning maid broke it, and as I neither have time nor energy nor skills anymore, I'd really like to replace it with a finished kit. If anyone knows where to order such a thing, please let me know. Thanks Helmut

01-20-09, 09:33 AM	#2
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	1:144 scale VIIC. You have to buy 2 from this wholesale site, but 2 subs for $80 ain't bad: http://www.bcmini.com/id35.html Order page for it: http://www.bcmini.com/catalog/c19_p1.html Go in with someone here, and get one for $40 Last edited by tater; 01-20-09 at 11:50 AM.

01-20-09, 11:36 AM	#3
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1:72? I'd certainly like to get a Type VIIC. But isn't that still a 1:144 scale model? I don't think buying two doubles the size.:rotfl: Checked that website you posted. Seems to be a great model. A catalog I get every so often in the mail has several die-cast models; from Gato's, Type VII's to Boomer's. Can't remember the scales right off hand. But they can be spendy, around $250.00. I have just rescently moved and things are still in disarray, but I'll check and see if I can find one of those catalogs. I thought maybe I might have one here at the office. But I do not. It's a great catalog. Covering all eras. Land, air and sea. Models, posters, jackets, clocks, etc. Now I have some boxes to dig through. I'll get back to you on that. Hopefully after lunch.

01-20-09, 02:23 PM	#6
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Aha! Found it! The catalog is Military Issue. And there is a web site, it is www.MilitaryIssue.com. I paged through it at lunch. There is a 1:72 scale Gato-class $99.95. Sadly it is a plastic kit and not die-cast. For $259.00 there is a framed in glass 3-D 22 1/2" X 8 1/2" Cutaway USS Balao (SS-285). In the catalog anyway; no die-cast World War II subs. I guess I lied. But the catalog is full of other great stuff. For SH III; one could get a U-boat captain's peaked visor cap. Only $279.00. Now that I have paged through it; I think I might have place an order. World at War DVD set. $99.95. Gads!! This thread is gonna cost me! Thanks alot boys!

01-21-09, 10:02 AM	#9
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I took a looked at both Tater, I compared the two websites. The one you posted says you get two complete u-boats. The one I posted shows you get two complete u-boats. That's marketing techinque I guess. Either way, it's the same u-boat.:hmm:

01-20-09, 11:49 AM	#4
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Sorry, you are correct, 1/144. There was a different 1/72 model someplace I was thinking of, never mind! I never really looked at the u-boat since I'd not ever buy one.

01-20-09, 12:39 PM	#5
RSColonel_131st Medic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 164 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Guys It seems this "Targa" (so the name of the company) "modular" VIIC can be had from a number of retailers, all the same product - now I'm looking for the cheapest one and possible one inside the EU to save taxes and shipping costs.

01-20-09, 04:06 PM	#7
RSColonel_131st Medic Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 164 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Schani. That website also stocks the 1/144 VIIC, and from all online shops I've seen so far it looks to be the most professional, easy order system and a decent price. I think I'll buy there. Thanks a bunch!

01-20-09, 04:30 PM	#8
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Yeah, but for the same $90 on the site I posted you can have TWO of the u-boats. Sell the 2d one on ebay.

01-21-09, 01:28 PM	#10
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Oh, I didn't notice that, lol. Man, my reading comprehension skills are lacking the last few days.

01-21-09, 02:14 PM	#11
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You? Me! Tater, Your readings skills maybe lacking. But how about my will power. After posting my reply and sent some electrical drawing to the plotter. (I work at an engineering firm.) I jumped onto the Military Issue website, and proceeded to go on a scorched earth credit card frenzy. After it was finally over I had spent $404.85. The U-boat we've been talking about, DVD movie and last but definately not least a wooden? 1:150 scale (24" +/-) model of the USS Flasher. Just because I turned 50 on Monday doens't mean I'm any more responsible:rotfl:

01-21-09, 03:09 PM	#12
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I'm >>this<< close to shelling out several hundred bucks for a fully rigged frigate model (probably royal navy).

01-21-09, 04:40 PM	#13
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go for it! Tater, After what I did. I think everyone on this thread is obligated to shell out a couple hundred bucks on some sort of Naval bling bling. Come on; go for it. I won't tell. It's old deal of...hey, I did not know I needed that.

01-25-09, 12:54 PM	#14
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I bouhgt some little, partially assembled jap DDs from some guy in Hong Kong, but they were cheap (1:700 scale). If I get a frigate or something cool, I'll post pics

01-26-09, 10:33 AM	#15
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Back Ordered! Miilitary Issue sent me a confimation of my order. Then I recieved another e-mail stating that two of my items are back ordered. One of those items is the USS Flasher. The one I want the most. So now I have no idea when my shipment will arrive. So I guess I wait. Tater, The frigate that you are thinking of getting. What era? I'm guessing 18th century.That would look great on anyones mantle. What scale?