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Revell 1/72 U-Boat PE
dsmith
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Posted: Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 03:21 AM UTC
I was just wondering -- for all of you ship fans out there -- I just bought the Revell 1/72 U-Boat at Hobby Lobby, and was wondering what you all would reccomend as the best PE set for it. Any help would be great!!
Fordboy
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 05:26 PM UTC
Hi

Its a great kit isn't it. I just bought ("invested") it myself.

I see no one has answered your request. There are many people out there with this kit and experience.

Check out Winks site he has a lot of information.

www.rocketcopy.biz.models/rokket/uboat

Regards

Fordboy
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 06:54 PM UTC
Hi Douglas

First of all - welcome to the "Dark Side" - once you're in, you'll never get out

I would reccomend the WEM PE set - it's great

We will have a DDD2 campaign next year - would you consider waiting until then for your built?

Skipper
Fordboy
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 07:05 PM UTC
Hi Skipper

Could you clarify what the acronym "WEM" stands for as regards a Company or Product so I may hunt down a set on the Internet.

Please excuse my ignorance on this matter as I also new to the Dark Side.

Regards

Fordboy
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 07:13 PM UTC
I also have Revells U-boot and might join in DDD2. When does it start, Rui?
redgonnie
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 08:34 PM UTC
and what does PE set mean?
Ripster
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 08:50 PM UTC
WEM stands for White Ensign Models and PE is for photo etch, usually (but not always) brass
dsmith
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Posted: Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 11:57 PM UTC
The dark side huh? Thank you for your responses. The reason I ask about the PE, is because one set is so blasted expensive!! But I do appreciate the help, as I want to stock up on the AM stuff now, as I am not sure exactly when I will build the kit. I think the problem right now is really a space issue -- go figure But perhaps, we will see
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