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How many 1/72 scale U-boats by Revell?
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Posted: Monday, October 30, 2006 - 01:38 AM UTC
How many different 1/72 scale U-boats did Revell do? Any major differences between them?
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Posted: Monday, October 30, 2006 - 02:35 AM UTC
Hello Robin,

Revell of Germany currently has 2 u-boat kits available in 1:72 scale.
They are both type VII's but 2 different variants.

The first is a Type VII-C and the other is a Type VII-C/41 also known as
the Atlantic version. The major visual difference between the two variants
is that the Altantic version has a more pronounced rake on the bow....
I beleive that is the correct term... and the conning tower is much larger
and with upgraded AA armament. Also the VII-C/41 was equipped with
a snorkel and a larger number of life rafts in compartments forward of
the tower.

Hopes this helps,
Have a nice day and happy modelling!


Joe
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