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Monday, May 25, 2009 - 01:16 PM UTC
The folks at Griffon Models appear to have been working overtime on 1/72nd S-100 sets and are also releasing their 1/72 WW II German Schnellboot S-100 Class Premium Edition Update Set.

The set reference number is BPN 72001.

The emphasis is again on “premium” as this looks to be a very comprehensive kit indeed.

This set is expected to be available shortly with a price to be advised.
This brand new accessory set is primarily designed for use with the Revell 1/72 S-100 05051 Series kit.

Join me in viewing the preliminary shots of this set.

Kit features:


  • Fourteen photoetched Frets ;
  • Two Resin Foredeck Cowl Vent;
  • One Resin Main Body for Bow 2cm MG C/38;
  • Two Turned Aluminum 53.3cm Torpedo G7a;
  • Three Turned Brass Barrel for 2cm MG C/38;
  • One Turned Brass Barrel for 3.7cm Flak M42;
  • Auxiliary Material: Styrene Rod ,Copper Wire;
  • Optional Mast with FuMB24 & FuMB32 Radar Detector Antenna;
  • Detailed Mine Rails/Depth Charges Rack/Extra Torpedo Cradles;
  • Armoured Bridge for Distinct S-100 Class Second Type Kalotte ( Skull Cap Bridge Covering) w/Hinged Armoured Doors for Wheelhouse;
  • Rework Bow Flak Tube Cover;
  • Option to Rework the Port/Starboard Torpedo Tube Door Open;
  • Totally Rework Midship Engine Room Deckhouse to Re-create Arc-Shape Roof;
  • Rework 3.7cm Flak M42 w/Optional 2 Types of Folding Gun Shield;
  • Rework Bow Flak Tube Cover.


Images courtesy of Griffon Models.
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interesting - if you want just the flying bridge you don’t have to buy the entire set. Hmmm, the price for the BIG set will be painfull, as is normal.
MAY 25, 2009 - 09:30 PM
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