Author Topic: U-Boat Type IIB from ICM 1/144 (Read 23841 times)

Seewolf · « **on:** 23 Sep , 2010, 17:56 »

New on the market U-Boat Type IIB from ICM (ICM - Nr. S.009) 1/144 Price around 15,- Euro

http://www.icm.com.ua/news/154-soon-on-sale.html

cheers

Rokket · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Sep , 2010, 01:51 »

Thanks for the news, not a bad size.

Ostach · « **Reply #2 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 14:32 »

I'm building it right now. Overall fit is quite nice, but the kit lacks some important details.

There are no flooding holes under the upper edge of the deck, torpedo tube doors are not present on the upper two tubes. While joining deck with the hull halves you need to use some filler and do some sanding.

To sum up, for a low price, you get a nice model and with some work it will be nice and correct. With even more work it will be great.

cheers!

P.S.
Almost forgot. There are no decals in the box which is the biggest flaw of the kit. There are also no cross to place it on the conning tower.

Siara · « **Reply #3 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 16:55 »

Good to have you back in the dockyard Ostach- one can not stay away for too long.

Ostach · « **Reply #4 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 18:17 »

I take this type IIB as a training before type VIIC waiting in drydock number 2. In drydock number 3 waits type IXC in 1/350th scale - my 1/72nd U-995 came in second on a contest lately and this is a prize. So as you can see, my u-boat collection don't fit in one scale.

Rokket · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 Oct , 2010, 00:52 »

It's good to have many scales and spread it about! Thanks for the review on the kit.

Epheli · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Oct , 2010, 09:18 »

I also start with this model, there is a lot of things to do if we want to get something similar to U IIB

. But this is part of our hobby. Pity that there is not decals with numbers and insignia.

My U11 or U9 I did not decide yet

More on my blog http://www.modelbuilding.pl/index.php/2010/10/u-boot-typ-iib-1939-icm-1144/

dougie47 · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 Oct , 2010, 13:24 »

Hi Elpheli,

Nice start on your Type IIB model. We've just designed white pre-war numbers in 144th scale for this kit. Assuming we can get them printed at a reasonable price, then AMP will be releasing these decals for you. Oh, and the decal sheet would include Type II waterline draft markings in 144th scale as well.

Looking forward to your build.

Cheers,

Dougie

Epheli · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 Oct , 2010, 04:54 »

Could You put here some preview of this decals, I will more then happy to test them

dougie47 · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 Oct , 2010, 13:24 »

Hi Epheli,

Once we get the decals printed I'll take photos and post a preview. It is still early at the moment as we've just finished the drawing.

Cheers,

Dougie

Anakin · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 Oct , 2010, 12:19 »

The pre war decals might be a good idea... I might possibly need at some time IIB or C insignias... And something for the VIIB! In 1/72 scale...

dougie47 · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 Oct , 2010, 15:19 »

Hi Anakin,

Is it 1/72nd decals for the pre-war numbers you are looking for? Or specific insignias? If you like you can send me a PM with details of which numbers / insignia you are looking for.

Cheers,

Dougie