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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #15 on: 29 Jan , 2016, 08:41 »
Glenn,


IMO the final chapter has not yet been written: Look at the stern part resp. the transparent hull section of the Uboat, I suppose Trumpeter will follow Zoukei Mura's footsteps as they do it with their Horten 229 kit (1/32 scale). They work with translucent plastic parts so the modeler can chose between a "look through" or "closed" model. If you want to present a closed model you only have to airbrush the clear parts (the flipside of the sections in black or grey the face in RAL grey).


But, producing the kit with inner sections will certainly increase the price.


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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #16 on: 29 Jan , 2016, 08:47 »
Unless that show kit is one with aftermarket parts inside!    Who knows...  :/
I certainly hope it is NOT clear plastic shell, as clear plastic is much more brittle & difficult to work with.

I really hope we'll get more information as to what exactly the production kit will be like.

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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #17 on: 29 Jan , 2016, 13:11 »
even as a cut-away display model, i don't think the internal details are very accurate.  kind of reminds me of the 1/125 revell cut-away from decades ago.

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« Reply #18 on: 29 Jan , 2016, 13:32 »
even as a cut-away display model, i don't think the internal details are very accurate.  kind of reminds me of the 1/125 revell cut-away from decades ago.

EXACTLY
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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #19 on: 02 Feb , 2016, 11:09 »
Hi Gents,


here is a video from the "Nuremburg Toy Fair 2015" starring (among others) trumpeters model. Fast forward to minute 1:00.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeeM4OWwJGk


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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #20 on: 02 Feb , 2016, 11:15 »
Hi Gents, here is a video from the "Nuremburg Toy Fair 2015" starring (among others) trumpeters model. Fast forward to minute 1:00.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeeM4OWwJGk

I'm out.    :(
I have ZERO interest in a cut-away model that now looks more toy-ish.
If they later offer a "regular" version of the boat (not a cut-away), I will definitely consider it.
Oh well. 
« Last Edit: 02 Feb , 2016, 11:26 by GlennCauley »
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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #21 on: 03 Feb , 2016, 00:15 »
Glenn, I agree with you. It would be better that they throw a 1:35 scale model. RC modelers would be happy.

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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #22 on: 03 Feb , 2016, 10:51 »
even as a cut-away display model, i don't think the internal details are very accurate.  kind of reminds me of the 1/125 revell cut-away from decades ago.

EXACTLY
I compared the interior to all the CMK stuff I have, and it seems like a complete replica of those CMK compartments...

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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #23 on: 27 Feb , 2016, 09:49 »
Hi Gents,

the german journal "Modellfan" visited the "Nuremberg Toy Fair 2016" and reports about the Trumpeter 1/48 uboat in the new march edition. The kit will definitively delivered with clear parts and inner sections. In addition "Modellfan" tells about that Trumpeter will also release several sets of 1/48 figures tailored for the typeseven.


If you follow the link below you can see another photo of the displayed boat on the Trumpeter booth.

http://modellfan.de/ausgabe/vollbild/03-16-der-große-messereport-nürnberg


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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #24 on: 31 Jul , 2016, 08:46 »
Fellow Modelers,

I just wanted to let you know Trumpeter's 1/48 U-552 Type VIIC U-boat model is available for pre-order from Free Time Models (Blue Ridge, GA (USA)).  The retail price is $600.00 but Free Time is offering a pre-order special price of $350.00 (plus free shipping to the continental U.S.).  Per the Trumpeter site the model features 1,100 parts, photo-etch details, one piece hull and over 55" length.  The scheduled release date is November 2016...and yes I ordered one without hesitation.

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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #25 on: 11 Aug , 2016, 23:55 »
Hi Gents,


my favorite online shop here in Germany listed the trumpeter boat too. The price is 324,95 Euro (plus shipping).


https://www.dersockelshop.de/detail/index/sArticle/57156


According to the kit box U-552 will be delivered with 48 crew members. IMO we have to wait for the first test shots of the kit runners to see how detailed the boat will be. Supposable czech company Eduard will produce a pe set, I suggest a label for that etchings: "Very big Ed"   ;)


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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #26 on: 20 Aug , 2016, 13:30 »
Fellow Modelers,

Below are a few new photos of Trumpeter's U-boat, this time as a finished display.  It appears there will be a lot of crew figures.

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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #27 on: 24 Aug , 2016, 10:03 »
Fellow Modelers,

I just wanted to let you know Trumpeter's 1/48 U-552 Type VIIC U-boat model is available for pre-order from Free Time Models (Blue Ridge, GA (USA)).  The retail price is $600.00 but Free Time is offering a pre-order special price of $350.00 (plus free shipping to the continental U.S.).  Per the Trumpeter site the model features 1,100 parts, photo-etch details, one piece hull and over 55" length.  The scheduled release date is November 2016...and yes I ordered one without hesitation.

Thanks

Phillip1


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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #28 on: 01 Sep , 2016, 15:15 »
Hello Phillip,

Thanks for posting the images.

Quite a few folks, including myself, think it would have been better not to have had the internals and just kept it as a normal model. This might have made the cost more affordable. That said, the model with the full interior should look impressive.

AMP will be releasing decals in 48th to support this kit. This will include -

Sawfish - green / black / blue versions
Snowman - both versions, as per our existing designs in other scales
Snorting bull - 2 sizes
Waterline draught numbers

Cheers,

Dougie

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Re: Trumpeter to release a Type VIIC U552 U-Boat!
« Reply #29 on: 02 Sep , 2016, 10:35 »
Great news!   :D



Hello Phillip,

Thanks for posting the images.

Quite a few folks, including myself, think it would have been better not to have had the internals and just kept it as a normal model. This might have made the cost more affordable. That said, the model with the full interior should look impressive.

AMP will be releasing decals in 48th to support this kit. This will include -

Sawfish - green / black / blue versions
Snowman - both versions, as per our existing designs in other scales
Snorting bull - 2 sizes
Waterline draught numbers

Cheers,

Dougie
Glenn Cauley
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