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Can anyone comment on the 1/350 Micro-Mir Sub kits?


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Brad,

 

They are typically short run - heavy sprue gates - but with minimal flash.

 

Fit of parts is good - but with a seam on most models between upper/lower, left/right hull halves - nothing worse than any other kit.

 

They have a growing range of subjects not tackled by other manufacturers and are the way to go if you want to build a collection.

 

I've built most of their range - and converted a couple - see here :- http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/model_submarines_350_scale.html

 

You will have to pick out which are MM kits from the list - but here's HMS K-15 :- http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/model_submarines_350_scale.html#HMS_K-15

 

Hope this helps

 

Ken

 

 

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Thanks Ken,

 

I have built quite a few of the Hobby Boss submarine kits, and I agree that Micro-Mir has a more broader selection. I am retired Royal Canadian Navy and a Sonar Operator, so I enjoy submarines. I just finished the HB 688 3-1 kit, and wish to build a Sturgeon now, so that's why I asked about their kits. I also got the Riich DSRV kit, but really disappointed that it doesn't include the multitude of decal markings for the real thing.

 

Thanks for the reply and the links.

 

Brad

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11 hours ago, Brad-M said:

I also got the Riich DSRV kit, but really disappointed that it doesn't include the multitude of decal markings for the real thing.

 

Agree about the DSRV kit - small and fiddly - but lacking a good set of decals.

 

I modified mine to fit on the stern of my USS Seawolf ('converted' from two MM Nautilus kits).....

 

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I'm going to use the second DSRV to go on the stern of a UK SSBN.

 

Ken

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I know Ken has already responded and he is certainly the expert in the area, but I just wanted to come in with another positive statement. I absolutely love these kits. Yes, they have some short-run "issues", but the choices are awesome. I check the site every few days looking to see if there is a new kit out so I can go buy it.

 

Dave

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