Alanger Models' New 1/72 Scale U-Boat Type XX III

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Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 04:06 PM UTC

NEWS and images in from across the pond, of Alanger Models next release in 1/72 scale plastic, "U-Boat Type XX III,German Submarine WWII ".

Some details of the kit are sketchy, but this new release from Alanger Models was first announced at this years Nuremberg Toy Fair, and now has become a reality with this latest company announcement.

U-Boat Type XX III,German Submarine WWII "
Kit #~040005
Scale~1/72
Price~TBA

"The small coastal U-Boats of the Type XXIII were a new step in German submarine design. Build as a replacement of the old Type II, they were faster submerged than on the surface, caused by their powerful electric engine and hydrodynamically shaped hull.

Although more than 300 boats were ordered, only few were completed and even fewer got operational, but those few proved that they were capable to fight even with the heavy allied anti submarine warfare in the second half of the war. Two of those boats were used by the Bundesmarine after the WWII."

More details will be added as received to the MSW Newsdesk!

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Comments

Littorio

Thanks Gunny, I think thats one to add to my wish list, a full size (1/72) sub that won't take over the flat Ciao Luciano

MAY 31, 2007 - 05:16 PM

dmnelson

Does anyone know if this is just a re-box of the Special Navy 1/72 Type XXIII that's been out for over a year? That's a nice kit, too. If it is a brand new kit, too bad they didn't work on a sub that hadn't already been done in 1/72 (Like a Type XXI!)

MAY 31, 2007 - 05:53 PM

wildspear

Gunny, You must live on the web(LOL!), your the first to post the new stuff for us. Keep doing this stuff and you'll have me in sub's soon enough. The buldge at the bottom of the XXIII, under the torpedo tubes, what was that for? I know silly question but ground pounders have a need to know.

MAY 31, 2007 - 06:13 PM

Gunny

I hear ya mate...I really like the looks of this one, and as a fan of the type XXIII, it's gonna be on my "to build list", for sure! ~Gunny

MAY 31, 2007 - 06:20 PM

Gunny

I wondered the same thing as well, mate, but I don't think that it would be announced as a "New" kit at Nuremberg this year if it was just a re-box...as soon as I know more, I'll let y'all know! ~Gunny

MAY 31, 2007 - 06:23 PM

Gunny

Well now, Frank, I guess that's what makes the difference between a good news reporter and ummmm....all the rest! Naw, seriously, just part of the job, my friend...just part of the job! ~Gunny

MAY 31, 2007 - 06:25 PM

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