Very nice! Also, thanks for the link Dade. Kenny

This is going to be one VERY special kit! Many of us have been waiting a long time for this release. It drives me nuts that a quality manufacturer like Italeri can't give a more precise release date for this or any of their planned kits. I realize there are production delays and other unanticipated glitches that arise but it would be nice to get the word from the manufacturer rather than from Great Models Webstore announcing that they are taking pre-orders. Speaking of which, Squadron Mail Order posted today (10/15/08) this kit as a "New" item. I don't know whether or not they actually have the kit in stock. They are about $50.00 more than GMW's pre-order price of $175.00. It will be interesting to see which of these two giant mail order outlets gets the kits and ships them out first. P.S. Does anyone have any "market intelligence" regarding the release of Italeri's PT Boat Crew in 1/35th for their big Elco boat? THAT will be a nice addition to an already outstanding kit.

Ahoy Shipmates By way of further update here are some of the latest images of the Italeri S-100 from the recent iHobbyExpo. Cheers Sean

i am sooo gonna need a load of extra cash in 2009 lol thanks for the update mark

this is going to be a nice kit . This biggest problem with this model is to try and share the shelf space with a PT boat AGHH ,where is it going to go !!!

Thanks for photos... it seems that reality exceed expectations, i hope that it will be available in Europe for less than 200$

There is a post over on ModelBoatMayhem of a member getting his S-100 kit today & saying it appears to be a challenging build. Our regional distributor here in China is selling them direct for $167.00 with stock expected in early December. I can't wait!

You forgot the Andrea U-Boat. Al

Ahoy Shipmates and all New Zealand shipwrights This mighty kit has now made it to New Zealand shores. The S-100 is now in New Zealand in stock at Modelair in Auckland - price $378.00 Cheers Sean