Some preliminary photos of a Revell 1:125 conversion. This will be my submission for DDD2.
Using the hull of Revell's U-99 and the conning tower of Revell's U-47,
I am converting the kit to an early variant....the original Type VII referred
to by some as the VII-A.
After months of research, I have finally gathered enough photos and
reference to accomplish this conversion.
The hull and tower were stratigically cut as to rematch the parts and
retain the integrity of the shape.
The original Type VII was about 3 metres shorter than the Type B
variant..... .65 inches were cut off.
The conning tower deck is new as Revell's is completely wrong.
Now here is the biggest challenge:
1. This boat had only one rudder.
2. The stern torpedo tube has to be moved to the deck.
3. All the flooding slots have to be added to the lower hull and
the existing one have to be completely reconfigured.
A multitude of other details will have to made and added, as you all know
this 35 year old kit is just a plastic banana!
:-)
So I have finally started and much patience will be needed.
I will post photos regularly as the conversion progresses.
Here are some photos of the preliminary work so far.
Hope you enjoy,
Later
Joe
