Revell Germany releases it's 1/72nd scale Type XI C U-505

Be interested to see what you think of it. I will wait to the new year and then add it to the VIIc. If that's any thing to go by, the IX should be a nice build.

I ordered mine in Sept and just received the notice that it shipped out and will dock at my door on Dec.17th!!

Looks like another winner from Revell of Germany at a very decent price. Now have to wait for some nice PE upgrades although I've read that the details are excellent  including the railings reported to be thin and within scale.

I am also hoping there will be some wood decks, I have the ones for the VIIc and they look very nice. Can't wait to see what you think of it PJ

Bish

I've built several of the Type VII/C's in 1/72 and are very nice. Also their 1/144 scale with the Griffon update set is excellent. I will give you the scoop once the 505 docks.  

You built several, wow, I think one will be enough for me. I have heard nothing but good things about that kit. I just need the display space and I can get it built. I think the two together will be a nice display.

Bish, you know that you need a 1/72 Gato if you're gonna have both 72nd U-Boats... and a 72nd Flower Class Corvette and...

Hi!

I got mine from local suplier last monday. 69 euros. I think that was decent price.

plastickjunkie

I ordered mine in Sept and just received the notice that it shipped out and will dock at my door on Dec.17th!!

Looks like another winner from Revell of Germany at a very decent price. Now have to wait for some nice PE upgrades although I've read that the details are excellent  including the railings reported to be thin and within scale.

I did too and got the ship notice today. I hope you post PE info here please!

plastickjunkie

Bish

I've built several of the Type VII/C's in 1/72 and are very nice. Also their 1/144 scale with the Griffon update set is excellent. I will give you the scoop once the 505 docks.  

Several? Wow . How bout posting pics of them?

Sorry Hokey but they were commissions so they are long gone. I remember buying those  two from a Canadian shop on special with free shipping at $42 each! Should have kept one but they are so big, but I'm keeping this Type IX for sure. I did keep the Type VII/C in 1/144 scale. I used the Griffon detail set which included metal barrels, periscopes and railings along with a ton of tiny details. I opened up all the flood holes, including the central drainage area and built up the frame detail with plastic sheet.

plastickjunkie

Sorry Hokey but they were commissions so they are long gone. I remember buying those  two from a Canadian shop on special with free shipping at $42 each! Should have kept one but they are so big, but I'm keeping this Type IX for sure. I did keep the Type VII/C in 1/144 scale. I used the Griffon detail set which included metal barrels, periscopes and railings along with a ton of tiny details. I opened up all the flood holes, including the central drainage area and built up the frame detail with plastic sheet.

 

That's sooo cool. Were they all builds of the Revell 1/72 kit? Just variants? Also, how can I see larger (and more) pix of that build? Also, what is "kept the set of VII" stuff??

Stick.......Thanks bud

Hokey........Glad you like my boat. I'll try to take a couple of more pictures when I can. Don't understand the last part of your post.

thomcmdchief.......Ouch Dude! I ordered mine from Freetime Hobbies in Georgia and it's $87.90 including shipping.

stikpusher

Bish, you know that you need a 1/72 Gato if you're gonna have both 72nd U-Boats... and a 72nd Flower Class Corvette and...

Just after I got my Type VII, someone posted a pic of a completed GATO next to a completed Type VII. I couldn't believe how big the GATO is. If I didn't have the VII next to me, I would have thought that was pretty small. And one of these days, I just might get one.

PJ, now that is beautiful, and I love the base.

Thanks Bish. I bought the base at a craft store then stained and polished it. The fish I penciled on a piece of thin plastic, trimmed it to shape and painted it as the emblem of U96. I sold the build article to FSM a while back but it hasn't been published yet.

I have been thinking about doing my own bases for when I get round to mine, I like the idea of the badge, I might have to pinch that one.

No sweat buddy. It's really easy making your own bases out of left over lumber. I just cut it to the dimensions I need, run the old router for a fancy looking edge then sand, stain and polish a little. The one that I used for the U Boat I bought cause it was on sale for $2. I couldn't pass that up.

That's what I was thinking of doing, I plan on picking up a router soon just for model bases. Going to ty it out on the base I will be doing for my 88. I had a different idea for a badge, but I think I will look into this idea of yours, got a couple of weeks off work to play around with it.

Bish

Shoot me a pm if you want to explore the badge and base thing. I have a few ideas for using MDF and regular wood. Don't want to cloud up the original theme with woodworking techniques.

jtilley

For modeling purposes you'll probably find that a small "trim router" will do everything you want - for a good bit less money than a full-sized one.

I had never heard of a trim router. But would a normal router still do the job. I have one in mind, its only £40 and the trim routers I found on the web seem to be all a lot more than that.

Yes a regular router will work fine. I suggest carbide tipped bits with roller bearings for super smooth and even cuts. The difference with the trim router is that they are smaller and easier to handle but both will work equally well.

Thanks PJ. I will drop you a PM tomorrow, you have given me a lot to think about when it comes to badges.

The listed delivery date was supposed to have been yesterday the 17th of Dec. but no package came. I contacted Freetime Hobbies this morning and they were backlogged with orders of the Type IX  so it may be another week or so before I get it.

Finally came in yesterday evening. The box looks to be the same size as the Type VII/C  but the boat's hull is segmented in two pieces for a whopping 42 1/2" long! The hull molded detail is just fabulous. The railings even look good, not too thick. The AAA 37 and 20 MMs look great with sharp molded detail and scale looking barrels. I really don't see the need to add pe details since Revell hit a home run with this one IMHO. My only beef is the decals are for the 505 and no other choices. I have to research to see if I can find info on a more catchy Type IX camo. I'm sure after market decals and pe will come out soon.

Sounds like good news PJ, I am defiantly going to add this in the new year. Eduard have 3 sets due for release in Feb, they only did one set for the Type VII.

Defiantly worth looking into more marking options.

That would look great displayed with Revell's 1/144 Fletcher...

Ray