AMP - Accurate Model Parts
SEA => SUBS: RN => Topic started by: chipper on 18 Aug , 2010, 14:33
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It would be nice, no, terrific, if we could get Airfix to get off their bum and come out with a British T class or S class WW2 boat. I mention Airfix only because they've alsways favored British military subjects and since Revell's already committed to two major kits, their Type VII and Gato boats. Anyone interested?
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Certainly interested!
It's a bit strange, that so few Brittish subs are available.
And not a single in 1/72.
Timo
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S = classic, that would be popular I'd think.
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S = classic, that would be popular I'd think.
I have this in the works @ 1:72 scale. Anyone have a specific boat in mind?
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I think, for the T class, the Tally-Ho P317, for the S class the Seraph P219, and for the U class, the Upholder N99. I've been sending nuisance Emails to Airfix trying to get them into the game. What do you have up your sleeve, Mike?
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I think, ..... for the S class the Seraph P219,....... What do you have up your sleeve, Mike?
Early version or 1944, or both?
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Latter versions. You pulling my leg Mike?
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(http://www.southlakes.addr.com/ships/hmsseraph.jpg) Like this?
or
(http://home.cogeco.ca/~gchalcraft/sm/images/seraph62.jpg)
Seraph was streamlined after the war.
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Mike, I personally would love the Seraph in her WW2 configuration, but, any British boat from any period in 1/72nd scale would be terrific.
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I forgot to mention that I have an M1 in 1:72 scale. We have the dive planes, rudder and gun already molded. I'm waiting on Mr. Merriman to produce the first hull from the molds. Anyone interested? I can speed this up if required. Looking at about $300 for the kit.
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Aw mate, I would be so interested. I dont know why I am so into submarines. I just love the lines of the 40`s boats. British subs are not given the recognition they deserve, and in that scale, it would be a work of art. Airfix were my favourite manufacturer when I was a kid. Get them to do it and I will buy one defo!
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Here is an update of the progression of the T Class model
The plug is now being filled carefully and sanded down. More to come.
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Nice work - I suppose you'll need fabric flags! (I know where yo can get them)
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(http://forum.sub-driver.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8643&d=1310645155)
The plug before sanding -stay tuned
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interesting project, keep updating
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Here is the latest photo of the plug, as it is being wrapped to be shipped to me.
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getting closer to "reality"!
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I have an up to date thread http://forum.sub-driver.com/showthread.php?1522-The-British-T-Class-1-72-scale&p=16439#post16439 (http://forum.sub-driver.com/showthread.php?1522-The-British-T-Class-1-72-scale&p=16439#post16439)
You can see my progress in this photo
I am about to pour the 'above waterline port side' of the model. Then I'll remove the superstructure center-board, and pour the starboard side. There will be four sections to this mold.
(http://forum.sub-driver.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11215&d=1323450309)
(http://forum.sub-driver.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11210&d=1323428336)
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Here is the first part of the mold poured.
(http://forum.sub-driver.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11238&d=1323724129)
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Lots more going on just lately. See here http://forum.sub-driver.com/showthread.php?1522-The-British-T-Class-1-72-scale&p=16662#post16662
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I for one would love to see any British WWII sub in 1/72!
Post some more progress please!
Dan
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Keeping an eye on this thread with some interest. I would love to see an old T-Class Group 3 in 1/72 scale
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I remember when I lived in England, '85-88, there was a guy named Darnell who offered a 1/48th scale T class for R/C use. It actually was a pretty nice kit, not just a hull and tower, but fairly well detailed. I had one of his type VIIC's, but sold it when I left Europe. I read somewhere that the molds were sold to another company doing RC kits when Darnell passed away, but I do know they were out there.