¹⁄144

It's been a while since Model Shipwrights have reported on new products from Griffon Models but. their latest if for Revell's 1/144 Type VIIC/41 kit (No. 05100) for those who prefer their submarines in a bit more manageable size. It includes turned steel for gun barrels and periscopes.

Two new sets are pictured assembled on 1 model. Set No. NI44U001 adds a Metal Periscope, a 2cm Flak C/38 with metal Barrel and a 3.7cm Flak M42 with metal barrel.

The details are:

(1)Turned Stainless Steel Air Search Periscope X 1
(2)Wooden Strips Around the Base of Air Search Periscope
(3)Turned Stainless Steel Attack Periscope X 1
(4)Turned Brass Attack Periscope Base X 1
(5)Anti-Vibration Wires Around the Top of Air Search Periscope &
Attack Periscope
(6)Reworked UZO Base
(7)Reworked 2cm Flak C/38 on LM38/43U Twin Mount X 2
-Turned Brass 2cm Flak C/38 Barrel X 4
-With / Without Gun Shield Installed (Optional)
-Gun Shield Unfolded / Folded (Optional)
(8)Reworked Locking Bracket for 2cm Flak C/38
(9)Reworked 3.7cm Flak M42 on LM42U Single Mount X 1
-Turned Brass 3.7cm Flak M42 Barrel X 1
-Gun Shield Unfolded / Folded (Optional)
(10) Auxiliary Material: Brass Wire

This set is available for pre-order for a July stock delivery date at Dragon USA online for $33.29 (US) plus shipping.

Set number NI44B003 is a more comprehensive set and includes the guns, scopes plus a vents, hatches, a torpedo for loading and more.

The details are:

(1)Reworked Bow & Stern Deck Metal Section
(2)Reworked Retractable Bollard
(3)Reworked Boat Hooks with Mounting Base & Clamps
(4)Torpedo Reloading Scene (Optional)
-Reworked Forward Torpedo Loading Bay with Folding Hatches
-Full Detailed Torpedo Loading Gear
-Turned Aluminum G7a / G7e Torpedo X 1
(5)Thread for Aerial Stay Wire with Reworked Aerial Insulators
(6)Reworked Clamp for Schnorchel Mast
(7)Reworked Wind Deflector for Conning Tower
(8)Turned Stainless Steel Air Search Periscope X 1
(9)Wooden Strips Around the Base of Air Search Periscope
(10)Turned Stainless Steel Attack Periscope X 1
(11)Turned Brass Attack Periscope Base X 1
(12)Anti-Vibration Wires Around the Top of Air Search Periscope &
Attack Periscope
(13)Reworked UZO Base
(14)Air Intake Grill
(15)Wooden Strips around the Conning Tower Bulwark
(16)Reworked FuMo 30 (Optional FuMo 61) Radar Antenna
-With / Without FuMB Ant 5 Radar Detector Antenna
Installed (Optional)
(17)Reworked FuMB Ant 3 Radar Detector Antenna
(18)FuMB 26 Radar Detector Antenna Installed on the DF
Loop (Optional)
(19)Reworked 2cm Flak C/38 on LM38/43U Twin Mount X 2
-Turned Brass 2cm Flak C/38 Barrel X 4
-With / Without Gun Shield Installed (Optional)
-Gun Shield Unfolded / Folded (Optional)
(20)Reworked Locking Bracket for 2cm Flak C/38
(21)Reworked 3.7cm Flak M42 on LM42U Single Mount X 1
-Turned Brass 3.7cm Flak M42 Barrel X 1
-Gun Shield Unfolded / Folded (Optional)
(22)Reworked Guard Rails for Upper 2cm / Lower 3.7cm Flak Platforms
-With / Without Mesh Grill Installed (Optional)
(23)2 Types of Safety Rail for Lower 3.7cm Flak Platform (Optional)
(24)Reworked Conning Tower Access Steps & Flak Platform Ladders
(25)Reworked Hand Rails Around the Conning Tower Lower Casing
(26)Reworked Deck Railing Bars
(27)Diesel Engine Exhaust Outlets
(28)Thread * 1500mm
(29)Auxiliary Material: ABS Rod, Brass Wire
(30)Photoetched Fret X 7

This set is available for pre-order for a July stock delivery date at Dragon USA online for $61.19 (US) plus shipping.