Photoetch for the Revell Type VII-interested? (PICTURE added)

Kind of hard to tell without seeing sample.

I can't quite imagine the horror of having to cut away the existing deck and attempting to scratch-build something that would accurately show through the various openings.

I's really rather have some photo=etch to upgrade and accurize the deck guns, add some radar devices appropriate to the period, maybe a snorkel device, and accessories to add the Focke-Achgellis manned kite (cable reel, launch platform, etc.)

"Should we prosper it shall be as is our custom...by Miracle!"

Jeff's already talked about a deck option that would include a snorkel well.

I'll ask him for some images of his current decks to post here....they'll be a larger scale though.

A photo etched deck would be great! What does your friend estimate the cost to be to do something that big?
Dave

Eleventy-Two dollars and 36 cents...

:-)

Jeff

PS: It's not me, I photoetched my own deck for my Amati U-boat. That was enough for me.

Thanks Jeff H- but I think they'll be a little more expensive than that!!

Here's a picture of the Robbe 1/40 deck that Jeff produces:




The person that produces them is Jeff LaRue...he's the VP of the SubCommittee, and also the editor of the SubCommittee's magazine.

This deck was manufactured to fit the Robbe 1/40 scale R/C model.so it's a bit of a "generic" deck.

He also produces strainers and vents for 1/96 scale nukes like Sturgeons and LA class subs, and a set of deck grates and vents for a 1/48 scale Type XXI U-Boat.

Feel free to post any more questions...I will try to get you whatever answers I can....I just know that when I build my Revell, I'd like to have this option available from someone!

Hey Sam,

Eleventy two dollars is a lot of money (according to my 5 year old) :-)

Jeff H.

Jeff's given me a ballpark estimate on price for decks for this model- roughly $40, with some minimum number the Jeff would need to order from his supplier. I believe that's a sheet that's 12" X 24".