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What’s in the box? Parts breakdown
So let’s start with an deep inbox review and as already mentioned in the first post of this thread I will report from now on chronology. The kit comes in a very sturdy cardboard box and after opening you’ll find the following parts:
– blueprint respectively more a schematic drawing in 1/72 scale (the photo etch parts are highlighted in grey and deep black),
– three photo etch frets,
– vacu formed hull divided in four parts and „Balkongeraet“ (hull parts are rough pre-cut),
– sheet leftovers from the vacu forming process,
– 3d printed parts, for example the conning tower is printed in one piece with open flood holes,
– and a compact disc with historical pictures of the XXI and pics from Oto’s own build.
The kit don’t supply you with the following items:
– periscopes,
– 2 cm gun barrels for the AA guns (four barrels needed),
– propellers and anchor,
– UZO with binoculars,
– radio direction finder antenna loop,
– hatch for the conning tower and (visible) inner structure of the ct.
Most of the above listed („missing“) items are available on the aftermarket for example the well known suppliers/companies like „Eduard“, „CMK Kits“, „l’Arsenal“ or „Shapeways“ (3D shop). So IMO it won’t be an issue to get hands on these parts. Hope I don’t forget an item, in that case I will give it later.
Conclusion:
This model is far away from being a shake and bake kit like those from Tamiya, but I didn’t expect this either and finally this kit is after my fancy.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Best regards.
falo
