WW1 U-boat "SMS U-9" - injection moulded plastic kit 1/72

[falo]

Hi Gents,
 
afterwards you will find a link to the model kit shop "Modellbau Koenig". The german company "Das Werk" will release a submarine kit from the First World War in 1/72 in January 2021 ("SMS U9", Commander Otto Wedding):
https://www.modellbau-koenig.de/Schiffe/Schiffsmodelle-groesser-als-1-350/Deutsch/S-M-U-Boot-9-WWI-German-Submarine


Like many others I have waited a long time for a WW1 submarine kit in 1/72 scale with reasonable price. The price is 89 Euro (104 USD) for pre-orders until mid November, afterwards 116 Euro.
 
More to see - sprue trees and a pdf-preview - from SMS U9 under the following link to the company "Das Werk":
https://www.das-werk-models.com/products/german-u-boat-sm-u9/


Best regards
falo

[falo]

Hi Gents,

hyperlink to "The Modelling News":

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/das-new-boat-from-das-werk-u-boat-sm-u.html#more

Regards
falo

[SG]

WOW!

[falo]

Hi,

sprue review of the test shots on YouTube. German language only, so if you need help please post the minute(s) of the video and I will supply you with the translation in english.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxHVZRFxq88

Regards
falo

[falo]

Hi Gents,


review from "Andy Hobby Headquarters" (english language) with pre-order options for modelers living outside Europe:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUSkMi7E5Y


The parts Andy mentioned as snorkel are the exhaust pipe/funnel for the petroleum engine of course.


Regards
falo

[falo]

Hands on from the spanish modeler Mig Jimenez, owner and founder of "Ammo":

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

Regards
falo

[falo]

First building report of the kit again from "Andy Hobby Headquarters":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z9T2yxpHAg

Regards
falo

[falo]

Hello Seafarers,


the company "Das Werk" is releasing a diorama to go with SMS U9. The scale is 1/72 but it can also be used for any other ship type in 1/72. According to "Das Werk" the dry dock can be used for ships of different nations in the period from about 1890 to 1960. The kit for a dry dock with accessories consists of prints and laser-cut real wood.


https://www.modellbau-koenig.de/Schiffe/Marinematerial/Naval-Dry-Dock-Trockendock


Regards
falo

[SG]

Wow! Excellent release, Thx Falo!

[falo]

Hi Gents,


an updated report on the dry dock, expected publication date is in May (another hyperlink to "The Modeling News")


https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/04/das-dock-for-your-das-boot-new-72nd.html#more


Regards
falo

[falo]

Hi,

"Das Dock" complete build again from Andy's Hobby headquarters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Yf-X8STDg

Regards
falo

[SG]

Outstanding, especially when you think you can build one in what, some 20 mins? Amazing, and very convincing
Falo now am waiting for your U9 build+diorama to start!

[falo]

Hi SG,


I have started the IXC/40 (1/72 scale) for a while, but in the midst of opening the flood slots and outboard plugs, I paused for now, as I have now - since spring 2020 - become a hobby beekeeper and have much to learn. But I have actually bought the U-9 kit including etched parts and will soon start an inbox review here in the forum, I promise. The dock diorama I find really great but I would also have space problems here where I live.


Best regards
falo

[falo]

Hi Gents,

2 figure sets for U-9:
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/04/brand-new-figure-sets-for-72nd-subs.html

Regards
falo

[SG]

Excellent poses and detail, especially the deck crew set!