Don Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Well, all that talk in the "General Discussion" about U505 has created an interest in modeling a World War II German Uboat. I have read a great deal about the real Uboats but know pretty much nothing about the available models of them. So before I drop some coinage on a kit I figured I would ask folks who do know what their thoughts are. I know the Revell 1/72 kit is sweet and sure would be nice. But it's pricey! So, aside from that kit, what is a good kit fit wise, detail wise, accuracy wise? What about aftermarket availability if applicable? I see that AFV, ICM, Revell, Trumpeter, and Hobby Boss make kits in 1/350 and 1/144. Either scale works for me. So...opinions...thoughts...? All input greatly appreciated. Thanks and regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I recently built the HB type VIIC, I thought it was a nice little kit, went together easy, basic PE.....not bad for the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 I recently built the HB type VIIC, I thought it was a nice little kit, went together easy, basic PE.....not bad for the price. I was actually looking at the HB Uboat kits. I remember yours from down in the ARC Shelf Queens GB (nice work again ). I believe it's 1/350 which seems to be a fairly common scale in ship building. This works well should I wish to add other subs or ships over time. Thanks for the input. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Remember, July 1st is the beginning of the Naval GB, HINT HINT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Remember, July 1st is the beginning of the Naval GB, HINT HINT LOL...I will be in for certain. No worries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Where are the "Group Build" rules? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There is a thread somewhere in the General Discussion board. Basically, any scale, type, nationality, civil or warship, as much or as little AM as you want. Things like LVT's and DUKW's are fine, they have hulls and underwater props, but no aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks! I'll check it out--another opportunity for good intentions! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Don consider Mirage 1/400 kits. I did the type IXA U-40 earlier this year. I used the PE set for the deck and rails, was happy with my results.---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Can't really comment on desirability of kits, but this U-564 build always knocks me sideways... Revell Type VIIC! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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