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

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??

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

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?

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!

Hi!

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

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...

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

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.  

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

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.

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.