Find us on Youtube Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest Sign up for our email newsletter
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

THE MAGAZINE

        CONTACT US

          RECENT ARTICLES

          POPULAR TOPICS

          RECENT REVIEWS

          POPULAR TOPICS

            RECENT REVIEWS

            POPULAR TOPICS

              RECENT VIDEOS

              POPULAR TOPICS

                RECENT THREADS

                CATEGORIES

                  NEW PRODUCTS

                  OUR STORE

                    CURRENT ISSUE

                    See inside the current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

                        SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

                        Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

                        Search

                        Looking for a sub to build

                        586 views
                        4 replies
                        1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Looking for a sub to build
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 23, 2005 9:43 PM
                        Hello all,

                        I have never built a naval model. I have been building aircaft and a little armor for the past 15 years. I am wanting to build a sub. I would prefer to build a modern day sub but a German U-boat from Revell at my LHS did catch my eye.

                        What would you suggest I build for my first sub and where can I get my hands on a kit? I would like to have a US and Russian sub to start my collection. I am familier with Revell kits but who else makes a good sub kit? Trumpeter? Dragon?

                        Any help is appreciated.

                        Thanks,
                        Steve
                        Report Abuse
                        albert_sy2
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Singapore
                        Posted by albert_sy2 on Monday, May 23, 2005 11:27 PM
                        There is a Finescale review of the Trumpeter 1/144 Seawolf.

                        Pros: Excellent subject, good fit
                        Cons: Misprinted decals ("Submaine")

                        I'd like to make that sub, yeah.
                        Groovy baby
                        Report Abuse
                        DBFSS385
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: Connecticut
                        Posted by DBFSS385 on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 5:34 AM
                        Dragon's Sub Kits are a good place to start. Do a little research and they'll look right.
                        They're newer 688i kit the USS Hampton is the correct kit to do this class boat. Stay away from their Older Los Angles kit.
                        Be Well/DBF Walt
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 11:37 AM
                        Hey there,

                        Just wanted to provide you with a review and pics of a Dragon kit I build in 1/350 for an Ohio class boomer.

                        http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40712

                        She was a fun build and not too expensive if you can track down a kit..

                        Enjoy,
                        Tank
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 4:22 PM
                        Tank,

                        What a great looking model. That is exactly what I am looking for and I was able to find one online. Thanks for everyones help.

                        Steve
                        Report Abuse
                        JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

                        Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

                        SEARCH FORUMS
                        FREE NEWSLETTER
                        SIGN UP
                        By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.
                          More great sites from Kalmbach Media
                            Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy