U-BOAT question

Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

U-BOAT question

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, November 16, 2003 2:42 PM

Hi gang!

I noticed that the latest picture of Revells new ( built and painted ) VII C did not show the 'net cutter' like the earlier demo model had.

Were the net cutters not used by the time that the VII C came about?

If they were used I hope its an optional part.

I noticed that they also used a 'dazzle' paint scheme...check it out!

http://www.revell.de/en/modelkits/submarine/index.php

Thanks! I mean Danka!

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:48 PM

I'm no expert with German U-boats, but every single VII-C I've ever seen had the cutter mounted. The only one I've seen without it is that model. Strange..................

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 16, 2003 5:25 PM

isnt the net cutter the serrated edged structure on the extreme bow?if not this model doesnt seem to have any obviously missing imo Smile [:)]

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, November 16, 2003 5:39 PM

I did a little research on google and some had the cutter and some did not....hmmmm.

I do know one thing....when these babies came into port they were put back together with what ever scrap metal that was lying around....after a few tours no two U-boats looked alike!

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 17, 2003 11:10 AM

The u-boat deck configuration vary from ship to ship, I've seen photos of type VII-C with and without the net cutter, it seems those were deleted from a particular date, similar case to the main gun, probably they are an optional part in the kit.

By the way, this page could be interesting to someone. http://www.uboat.net

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Monday, November 17, 2003 11:41 AM

Thanks! nice link! Smile [:)]

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:33 AM

Generally:
Early war wersions of U-boote VII C - with the net cutter
Late war versions of VII C - without the "net cutter".
Dive! Dive! Dive!
Hubi

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 7:29 PM

Thanks mates!

Take her down 20 meters!

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Thursday, November 20, 2003 6:27 PM

I just recieved word from Berlin that the Revell 1/72 scale U-BOOT will have the 'NET CUTTER' as a kit option!

COOL. Cool [8D]

Straighten up and fly right.....

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