Wow! Finally got my pre-ordered Revell 1/72 U-Boat and it is HUGE!

The box was giant with amazing artwork.

I can see what people mean about the kit not being terribly complex, but it looks awesome!

To be honest, I don't know where I will even be able to put this thing it is so big. May take some time before it is started.

Steve

How much did this boat set ya back? I'd like to get one, just curious how much they run$$.

Sean

I think it is $45 or $49 from Squadron.

Not bad at all considering the size. It is certainly a candidate for super detailing and the PE I'm sure is soon to follow.

Steve

sniper,
white ensign is doing a PE set for it new decking ect now you can hollow out
out the parts yourself or wait heres a link to super detailing ect with next to nothing should keep you busy for a bit!

In case you haven't noticed there's a couple of more photos of my completed U-Boat in my POW post below. I took some more photos today........Mike T

One of the vendors had a built up kit of htis on Sunday. Very impressive in person. The guy who built it did it in just over a week.

Check at your local hobby shops first. I bought mine locally for $44, tax included.

Is this the new one? I saw that at Hobbytown, and it looks very neat. Thanks for your time.

There is a built one on ebay.co.uk right now.

Looks very nice

Here is the url:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4248&item=3189999152&rd=1

Roll models carries it for $42. Think I'll wait a while as I've got a full plate and very limited funds. Need to try to set aside my pennies for the Trumpeter Nimitz coming out now being pushed back to September.

Thought y'all would like to see this. The dry dock form Extra Detail..... Dry Dock . Enjoy guys. STUG

I know phil who built it he used to have a shop but now sells stuff like this hes a really good builder and who ever won it will be well pleased with it phil used to give me some A/b lessons some time back

It's a great looking kit! I got mine for $38.95 from HobbyLand Inc ($7.00 shipping)...

Bummer is: the upper portion of the bow is bent outward on the two hull halves...kit obviously got booted around in shipping... Hopefully some CA and clamping will take care of that...

Man, that sucker is BIG! Cannot wait to build it!!!

Aloha,

Johnny B

Havoc,
Try soaking the piece in real hot (not boiling) water for a few minutes and then clamp it to the other half. Hope this helps.

Chief

[/quote] I know phil who built it he used to have a shop but now sells stuff like this hes a really good builder and who ever won it will be well pleased with it phil used to give me some A/b lessons some time back[/quote]

Your not wrong there mate.

Just got Phil to build me a Me262 and its quite simply amazing.

The return address on the Parcel is for a place called The Model Shop, so maybe he is still running a shop?

Thanks

Muzz,
dont think he has the shop as the place is now something else that was the name of the old place hew might keep it as to still get his kits at trade price from the suppliers

Thanks, for the tip, Chief! I'll screw up the courage and then give it a try!!!

And nice build up your VIIC Mike T!!! The flood holes look great --- I assume you painted 'em and did not drill them out...? Did you run into any problems with the kit? Everyone seems to say the aft torpedo tube did not fit that well...

Nice work!!

Much Aloha,

Johnny B

mikeli125,
Ah right cheers for that!

I had my switch card armed and was trying to find his shop!

Phils models are beautifal! I have a Me-262 (Here is some pics: http://www.kapture-it.co.uk/show_album.php?album_id=006175)

And have just won an ebay auction for this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3193412761&category=1189&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWN%3AIT&rd=1

DISCLAIMER: I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR THESE MODELS AS I DID NOT BUILD THEM. (Just thought I would add that as its not right to take the credit for something I didnt doo)

Always a pleasure to meet someone who knows Phil and his models!

Cya around,

Muzz