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chipper

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A 1/72 scale British boat.
« on: 18 Aug , 2010, 14:33 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #1 on: 21 Aug , 2010, 10:23 »
Certainly interested!
It's a bit strange, that so few Brittish subs are available.
And not a single in 1/72.

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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #2 on: 29 Aug , 2010, 08:29 »
S = classic, that would be popular I'd think.
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #3 on: 29 Oct , 2010, 04:03 »
Quote from: rokket on 29 Aug , 2010, 08:29
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #4 on: 29 Oct , 2010, 05:53 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #5 on: 30 Oct , 2010, 16:08 »
Quote from: chipper on 29 Oct , 2010, 05:53
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #6 on: 31 Oct , 2010, 11:01 »
Latter versions.  You pulling my leg Mike?
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #7 on: 01 Nov , 2010, 13:28 »
  Like this?

or


Seraph was streamlined after the war.
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #8 on: 01 Nov , 2010, 13:44 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #9 on: 21 Nov , 2010, 18:41 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #10 on: 15 Mar , 2011, 13:23 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #11 on: 26 Jun , 2011, 15:38 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #12 on: 02 Jul , 2011, 18:49 »
Nice work - I suppose you'll need fabric flags! (I know where yo can get them)
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #13 on: 16 Jul , 2011, 19:11 »


The plug before sanding      -stay tuned
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #14 on: 16 Jul , 2011, 22:39 »
interesting project, keep updating

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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #15 on: 05 Aug , 2011, 20:04 »
Here is the latest photo of the plug, as it is being wrapped to be shipped to me.

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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #16 on: 05 Aug , 2011, 23:28 »
getting closer to "reality"!
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #17 on: 12 Dec , 2011, 07:37 »
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

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.



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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #18 on: 12 Dec , 2011, 14:33 »
Here is the first part of the mold poured.

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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #20 on: 10 Jan , 2013, 19:02 »
I for one would love to see any British WWII sub in 1/72!
Post some more progress please!
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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #21 on: 12 Feb , 2013, 15:08 »
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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Re: A 1/72 scale British boat.
« Reply #22 on: 13 Feb , 2014, 14:39 »
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. 
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