This just in, submarine news from Georgia. Nautilus Models has announced the release of their 1/72 Type VIID Wood Deck for use with the Special Navy conversion set for Revell’s 1/72 Type VIIC kit. This aftermarket deck retails for $40.00.

Nautilus Models has developed this deck for the longer hull of the Type VIID boat. Also included with the wood deck is a detailed set of measurements for cutting the hull in preparation for the resin conversion.

The Type VIID boats, designed in 1939-1940, were basically a longer version of the type VIIC with additional SMA mine shafts just aft of the conning tower. They were armed with 12 torpedoes or 26 SMA mines (= 39 TMB) and had the 88mm deck gun with 220 rounds. They can be considered the forefathers of the big ballistic submarines of today.