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Early US subs 1:72
JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 02:00 PM UTC
Hi Guys -
As WWI ended the US were finalizing their S boats, and while they didnt see action during that conflict ,some actually saw service during WWII. I understand that a company called COMBAT MODELS is manufacturing a vac form kit of this vessel. This company is apparently operating out of Pennsylvania.
Does anyone have any info on this company? I am very interested in aquiring one of these kits.
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 09:33 PM UTC
Ahoy Jim!
As far as I know, mate, Combat Models is now a late, great manufacturer.........some of their kits are available at oldmodelkits , but the sub isn't listed, mate...
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 12:23 AM UTC
Gunny,

Way cool link. I can spend hours there looking voer those old kits. I am sure my wife will love that. LOL

JimMrr
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 02:03 PM UTC
Thanks for the tip guys ...thats a great site and its going in my favorites file for sure....many thanks!
I have yet to build a ship ...I do subs,armour and biplanes .........I have the Varyag and Baradino pre-dreadnaughts waiting for the appropriate photo etch to arrive ....wish me luck!
Gunny
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 09:21 PM UTC

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Thanks for the tip guys ...thats a great site and its going in my favorites file for sure....many thanks!
I have yet to build a ship ...I do subs,armour and biplanes .........I have the Varyag and Baradino pre-dreadnaughts waiting for the appropriate photo etch to arrive ....wish me luck!



Ahoy Jim!
I myself build all genre's of models, although ships were my first (an most fave ) of them all, and I must warn you....ship-building is quite contagious, mate, and you just may find yourself hanging out here more and more! (which is a very good thing, btw... )

Since you have two pre-dred's in the slipway, have you thought about signing up for our Pre-Dreadnought Campaign 1866-1905 ? It's a great way to make friends, build a ship model with your mates, and learn about these grand old girls...

Keep Modeling!
~Gunny
JimMrr
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Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 07:15 AM UTC
Sign me up,Gunny!!!!
I should be able to complete the build on time,as most of my projects take 3 to 6 months to complete .....My 1:72 U boat took a year...Can I use photo etch and brass barrels? Can it be waterline in an underway setting?
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