Scale Models

[JRA]

Hi All,

Thought it would be nice to show you a very long scale model of the U47 from Robbe, scale 1:40 and it's appr 1.60 meters long!

It's a RC model and it has a dynamic dive system.

I hope to give it is testdive next summer.

Enjoy the pictures,

Jeroen

[JRA]

More pictures, now with the tower.

[JRA]

And one of the inside with all RC equipment, batteries and motors.

[JRA]

Closeup of the gun.

Edited October 25, 2005 by JRA

[Bob Hunter]

Now that looks like fun! Be sure and send pictures of its first dive.

[Jim Baker]

Nice boats guys!! Has anyone built the Revell U Boot in 1/72 yet??

I'm thinking of giving that one a go.

[Gordon Williamson]

Jim,

Though it has some faults, the Revell one is pretty good considering the very reasonable price, but I believe that a new version is imminent from them, a Type VIIC/41 with the extended wintergarden and additional Flak armement, should be a winner.

There is also a Type XXIII in this scale available which is also very good.

[Jim Baker]

Hello Gordon,

How are you? Do you happen to know the manufacturer of the type XXIII?

Thanks

[Gordon Williamson]

Hi Jim,

Here's a link to the kit.

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/uboattypexxiiicw_1.htm

[Jim Baker]

Oh...... Very nice. I hadn't seen that one yet.

Thanks for the link.

[J Temple-West]

"Dust-magnets" this size are a real pain.

G, ever thought of having a glass case made for that beauty?

[Bob Hunter]

...or plastic which would be less fragile.

[Jim Baker]

I keep going back and looking at Gordon's sub. It's just awesome. I would also recommend a case of some sort.

I'm hoping to get the Revell 1/72 type VII for Christmas. I have a fake EKI and U-Boot Clasp that I'm going to mount on the base.

[Bob Hunter]

Ralph, I should have asked this question much earlier, what would it take to get you to share your "tobacco leaf" technique?

[Guest Darrell]

Awesome models guys. Great work

[Ralph A]

Ralph... share your "tobacco leaf" technique?

Quite simple. You must smoke the cigar first, so that the leaf becomes soft and pliable.