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SEA => SUBS: Uboats => TYPE VII => Topic started by: Greif on 18 Nov , 2009, 07:52

Title: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Greif on 18 Nov , 2009, 07:52: Hi all, Jeff Douglas, a friend of mine told me to have a look over at Squadron.com's website at the new Type VIIc by CMK - thanks Jeff!

It is a waterline resin model, retailing at $185.85 and currently listed as Out of Stock. CMK's website has no information about this model so it is likely a pre-production listing. The listed features sound quite nice, and if this baby makes it to production, I will be buying it.

You can find by entering: Czech Master Models/1:72/subs&uboats into the search engine on the site. Check it out.

Ernest
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Rokket on 19 Nov , 2009, 01:27: thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Jeff Douglas on 19 Nov , 2009, 09:35: You are more than welcome-glade to help. Judging by the quality of other CMK aftermarket kits,this one might be a winner.
Happy Modeling to all- Jeff
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: rabapla on 20 Nov , 2009, 02:28: well, I'm still in contact with the guys from "das Kantoor" http://www.artitec-deutschland.de/, actually the guys who made the masters for the CMK maritime line.
every half year I ask them when the "hafenschlepper" (tug) will appear. no news with that item :'(, BUT:
VII C waterline in preparation with CMK, and they think about stuff for a u-boat pen ("Bunker") to go with their drydock- parts............... :o
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: rabapla on 20 Nov , 2009, 02:37: BUT:

do we really need a waterline resin Typ VII C ???
I just chopped the lower hull off one of my revell ones................
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Anakin on 20 Nov , 2009, 09:23: Quote from: rabapla on 20 Nov , 2009, 02:37
BUT:

do we really need a waterline resin Typ VII C ???
I just chopped the lower hull off one of my revell ones................

My thought exactly! A full hull 1/72 uboat would be nice. We all want XXI or some IX version...

-Anakin-
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: dougie47 on 20 Nov , 2009, 15:26: Hi guys,

Another new kit in the pipeline - Revell will bring out a 144th VIIC/41 (RV5100). :)

Cheers,

Dougie
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Greif on 25 Nov , 2009, 13:50: I agree that a 1:72 full hull Type IXa, b or c, would have been a nicer surprise then a "waterline" Type VII. But, I will by it anyway! :P

Ernest
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: rabapla on 26 Nov , 2009, 01:45: wish list:

Typ IX
Typ XXI 8)
more turret conversions for Typ VII

and that harbour tug!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Anakin on 27 Nov , 2009, 10:55: Quote from: rabapla on 26 Nov , 2009, 01:45
more turret conversions for Typ VII

One possible DIY conversion... VIIC/41 to VIIF. The hull and the shape of the deck is similar with these boats. Just like Special Navy
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: NZSnowman on 27 Nov , 2009, 11:36: Here a set of Type VIIF drawing I have. Can not remember where I found them on the net.

(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/948/type7ff1.th.jpg) (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/type7ff1.jpg/)
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Anakin on 27 Nov , 2009, 11:44: Thanks Simon! :)

So there is torpedos storaged outside of the pressure hull! More hatches on the deck... A deck plan would be superb!
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: NZSnowman on 27 Nov , 2009, 11:57: There a deck plan drawing of the Type VIIF in Anatomy of the Ship: The Type VII U-Boat by David Westwood :)
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Anakin on 27 Nov , 2009, 12:05: Yes in the page 40 & 41 but those are quite poor. :-\ Looks more like the writer has guessed the look of the deck.
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: NZSnowman on 27 Nov , 2009, 12:20: Yes, you are right, the drawing are quite poor! I will keep a eye out for a better set.
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: dbauer on 22 Dec , 2009, 20:19: Hi!
I have also been kicking around idea of a 1/72 type VII F. A good set of deck plans would be nice!
Regards,
Dan
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Don in Cincinnati on 23 Dec , 2009, 09:51: Quote from: dbauer on 22 Dec , 2009, 20:19
Hi!
I have also been kicking around idea of a 1/72 type VII F. A good set of deck plans would be nice!
Regards,
Dan

Hey Dan:

Haven't heard from you since the Nationals back in August.
The Kruppwerkes is back home and looking for a permanent home. (Hopefully a museum setting, but so far no takers)

With regards to the Type VIIF deck plan there is a general arrangement plan in David Westwood's book Anatomy of the Ship / the Type VII boat on page 41 plate A10, but I,m afraid a lot of detail is lacking. I will go through my U-boat books to see if there are any other photos or plans. I hope this helps.

All the best,

Don
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: dbauer on 24 Dec , 2009, 09:41: Hi Don!
A Merry Christmas to you!
You should be able to find Krupp Werks a good home! What a wonderfull diorama! Thank you for any help on the Type VII F! I have been working on my 1/72 Type IX U-805 project. I am taking a break for the hoildays, will begin again on Boxing Day. I needed a break from this. It truly is becoming a major work in progress! It is fast becoming a major scratch building effort!
So what are you working on now? Another 3 year project? Let me know how and what you are up to my friend!

Best Regards,
Dan
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: Don in Cincinnati on 24 Dec , 2009, 14:27: Quote from: dbauer on 24 Dec , 2009, 09:41
Hi Don!
A Merry Christmas to you!
You should be able to find Krupp Werks a good home! What a wonderfull diorama! Thank you for any help on the Type VII F! I have been working on my 1/72 Type IX U-805 project. I am taking a break for the hoildays, will begin again on Boxing Day. I needed a break from this. It truly is becoming a major work in progress! It is fast becoming a major scratch building effort!
So what are you working on now? Another 3 year project? Let me know how and what you are up to my friend!

Best Regards,
Dan

Dan:
I'm sure the 805 will be quite the boat when finished.

I'm doing Revell's 1/72 scale U-boat as U96. The origional plan was to do it OOB, but I made the mistake of seeing Siara's thread and from then on all bets were off. I started the project on Sept 15 and as of today I am not yet at Revell's step one in the kit instructions! Hopefully it will not be a three year project, but I could see it taking the better part of a year.

Needless to say, I do not have 1/100 of his modeling skills (Does anyone. I wonder?) but I am trying to follow his lead where I am able. I am also using both Wink's and Glenn Cauley's builds for inspiration and information.

Right now I have the scratchbuilt pressure hull almost finished, the holes and vents drilled out, and the exterior hull 'oilcanned.' Lots of pressure hull detailing that will not be readilly seen, but I feel good knowing it's there, plus the fact that it allows me to sharpen my modeling skills along the way. With luck, and a good tailwind I should have the hull halfs together before the new year.

I hope this note finds you well, and I wish you all the best through the holidays. Stay in touch.

Don
Title: Re: Possible New 1:72 Scale Type VII
Post by: dbauer on 27 Dec , 2009, 16:41: Hi Don!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
I had over 2 feet of snow here! So that is giving me plenty of time with family and my U-805! I am presently working on detail on the top of the pressure hull. I am following the basic pattern of the Type VII, but the Type IX had a different arrangement with the D-Motors in a different location next to the Control Room. I hope to have this U-Boat done by Omaha in 2011!
U-96 will be an interesting project! Hook up with Dougie to see if he has any info and photos of this U-Boat to help with paint and other details specific to this U-Boat. You will find that the Revell kit is specfic to few Type VII U-Boats, many differences between Boats and many changes over the life of the Boats as well.
Looking foward to seeing you and your work again!
Regards,
Dan