Revell Germany 1/72 DgzRs Arkona?

Just received the "Arkona." No crew provided(as you surmised), but any of the 1/72 U-Boat crew or the Revell Kriegsmarine crewmen (particularly in their foul-weather gear) should work. The "Arkona" really gives you 2 "ships" in one, in that there is a large rescue launch on board, which could serve as an interesting model on its own.

I haven't found any aftermarket accessories specific to the "Arkona," but some generic PE items from WEM or others might prove useful, although the model is already reasonably well-detailed.

The "Hermann Marwede" is a similar, but much larger, rescue vessel which has its own rescue launch on deck (like the "Arkona's"). Not yet available in N. America, the kit appears to be priced between $45-$50 USD by those mailorder shops listing it.

If you selected an appropriate A/C or vessel and figures in 1/72 scale to be rescued you could have a grand diorama with both vessels and their launches deployed at the scene. Too bad most of the 1/72 ships are WWII vintage or relatively modern small warships. Maybe A/C are the way to go. Zepplin?space capsule?

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

Thanks!

Yeah, was thinking about a diorama.

BTW, Revell Germany also has a new set of 1/72 German Navy Figures
that is due out sometime this year also. 51 figures in a set. Kit# 02525.
They are designed for the U-Boat or other WWII boats but, like you say,
these could also be probably used too.

James