lmagna Posted March 13, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Not certain where to put this as there is not a section for metal models so as it is in 1/350 scale I put it in the plastic model section where most of the ship modeling in this scale is located. If there is a better place then please move it. While looking for something else I came across this what I consider to be a unique model. For those people who cannot seem to get enough of installing PE on their ships I think it could be the perfect answer, just eliminate the need for the pesky plastic! Could also be an alternative for those who might be drawn to card modeling but don't want to deal with all that paper. Price is not bad either: https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Model-Untersee-Boot-Submarine-Structure/dp/B07PBC4KGC Even less costly through some of the Asian outlets. Edited March 13, 2021 by lmagna Rik Thistle, Landlubber Mike, Ian_Grant and 3 others 6 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 13, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 13, 2021 That looks interesting, Lou. I noticed that there's several other companies offering metal ship kits. Canute, lmagna and thibaultron 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted March 13, 2021 Share #3 Posted March 13, 2021 This is indeed interesting. I actually have been casually looking from time to time for some plans for a Uboat on the net, mainly to design the boat on CAD and take it from there but could not find any. This kit looks ideal for this purpose, photo copy the parts and use it as background template for the CAD drawings. Just saying... mtaylor, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 13, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 13, 2021 Lou, those are rather nice models. I've build one or two metal ones at a smaller scale, but this one probably is a lot better to do. I really look forward to you starting it. Quite so, Mark. I've got a Bismarck and the USS Harry S. Truman from Steel Golem. a Graf Zeppelin and a Batwing from Metal Earth. All at 1/2400 Vaddoc, you could try musea or the country's navy like Remcohe did for Piet with the HrMs O19 (Dutch). For the interior it will largely depend on the type of sub, and it's weapon systems too. lmagna, vaddoc, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted March 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, mtaylor said: I noticed that there's several other companies offering metal ship kits. I saw that as well Mark but I thought this kit was unique in that it is the only metal kit that states it is in scale, and 1/350 is so popular. It is reportedly very hard to build but I thought the X-Ray approach was unique. 22 minutes ago, vaddoc said: This kit looks ideal for this purpose Something I had not considered but if it is accurate scale then I see no reason why not. I also thought it could be used as a source for after market decks etc for a type VII. vaddoc, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted March 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, cog said: I really look forward to you starting it. Not likely to happen Carl. Not only do I not have any U-boat builds slated for anywhere in the future, if I did they would be FAR behind several other models that are also unfinished in the cue. thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 2 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted March 13, 2021 Share #7 Posted March 13, 2021 Interesting build when you get around to it, Lou. cog, lmagna, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted March 14, 2021 Share #8 Posted March 14, 2021 Hey, Matey. I think you left your boat in the water too long! mtaylor and Canute 1 1 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 14, 2021 Share #9 Posted March 14, 2021 15 hours ago, lmagna said: Not likely to happen Carl. Not only do I not have any U-boat builds slated for anywhere in the future, if I did they would be FAR behind several other models that are also unfinished in the cue. Well, laddy, finish the Titanic, that's about time by now ... mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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