New! 1/72 Type II U-boat

Bill Nichols · 04-11-08, 12:00 PM

Available from Squadron Shop:

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MPSN72002

Siara · 04-11-08, 12:58 PM

So its out at last. Plans to buy it Bill? :hmm:

Bill Nichols · 04-11-08, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Siara

So its out at last. Plans to buy it Bill? :hmm:

It's sorely tempting me ... :hmm:

The Type II has always been one of my favorite boats. My calcs say the model should be just over 22-inches long, so I've got room on my shelf. Question is, how do I get it delivered without my wife knowing?

(She's always on my case to finish my current modeling projects, before buying anything new )

04-11-08, 02:14 PM

a dozen long stem roses delivered to her- buy the roses -keep them on the side- have the sub box arrive and do a quick bait and switch!!! tricky but could work!!

Siara · 04-11-08, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

(She's always on my case to finish my current modeling projects, before buying anything new )

Any pics Bill? Its killing me waiting to see her.

FIREWALL · 04-11-08, 02:19 PM

I like it to Bill

But, $99.00 +

My wife would kill me.

Siara · 04-11-08, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I like it to Bill

But, $99.00 +

My wife would kill me.

...and thats just the kit. Soon the aftermarket goods will arrive, soaring the costs considerably. I still like it a lot.
Id like to see someone put one together before i buy it though.

pythos · 05-13-08, 10:21 PM

I just heard of this kits aproaching release, when I was at my hobby shop getting the Alanger (Russian manufacturer), Type XXIII boat...In 1/72. So now after I get this one, and the very hopefull type XXI, I shall have A fleet of 1/72 scale boats.

I currently have a Gato, Type VIIC, Type XXIII, all in 1/72.

OOOo, I forgot...A 1/72 S-Boat (preferbly the S-42 class). Then my fleet would be complete.

Bill Nichols · 05-14-08, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pythos

...A 1/72 S-Boat (preferbly the S-42 class). Then my fleet would be complete.

I'd love to have a 1/72 sugarboat, also. Someone (Combat Models, see below) once sold a vacuform kit, but it's long since out of production.

Pics of Combat Models's 1/72 S-boat:

http://steelnavy.com/CombatModelsSBoatMG.htm

Siara · 07-21-08, 06:04 PM

Brett Green has reviewed the new type II boot today:
http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/revie...reviewbg_1.htm

Interesting model i must say. If only i wasnt so busy with the type VII....:hmm:

Sailor Steve · 07-21-08, 06:23 PM

You guys should have bought it when it was $99 - now it's $105!

Plus another $240 if you want all the crew.

Still...:hmm:

Siara · 08-15-08, 04:36 AM

I have found the thread on the type II build:
http://www.modellboard.net/index.php?topic=24301.0

Enjoy.

I wonder when we will see someone build one here.

Siara · 09-13-08, 02:11 AM

First completed model of type II just emerged on Hypper Scale forum:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47751...-72nd+Type+IIA

Looking good i say.

Sailor Steve · 09-13-08, 12:50 PM

Awesome little boat, great-looking model!

XabbaRus · 09-13-08, 01:44 PM

Bill can you not get it delivered to your work address or is that your home address too?

04-11-08, 12:00 PM	#1
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	New! 1/72 Type II U-boat Available from Squadron Shop: http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MPSN72002 __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

04-11-08, 12:58 PM	#2
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So its out at last. Plans to buy it Bill? :hmm: __________________ Master Models

04-11-08, 02:14 PM	#4
von stauber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Bill- here's a thought- the box will resemble very much what would arrive if you had a dozen long stem roses delivered to her- buy the roses -keep them on the side- have the sub box arrive and do a quick bait and switch!!! tricky but could work!!

04-11-08, 02:19 PM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I like it to Bill But, $99.00 + My wife would kill me. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

07-21-08, 06:04 PM	#10
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brett Green has reviewed the new type II boot today: http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/revie...reviewbg_1.htm Interesting model i must say. If only i wasnt so busy with the type VII....:hmm: __________________ Master Models

05-13-08, 10:21 PM	#8
pythos Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 834 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	I just heard of this kits aproaching release, when I was at my hobby shop getting the Alanger (Russian manufacturer), Type XXIII boat...In 1/72. So now after I get this one, and the very hopefull type XXI, I shall have A fleet of 1/72 scale boats. I currently have a Gato, Type VIIC, Type XXIII, all in 1/72. OOOo, I forgot...A 1/72 S-Boat (preferbly the S-42 class). Then my fleet would be complete.

07-21-08, 06:23 PM	#11
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You guys should have bought it when it was $99 - now it's $105! Plus another $240 if you want all the crew. Still...:hmm: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-15-08, 04:36 AM	#12
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have found the thread on the type II build: http://www.modellboard.net/index.php?topic=24301.0 Enjoy. I wonder when we will see someone build one here. __________________ Master Models

09-13-08, 02:11 AM	#13
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First completed model of type II just emerged on Hypper Scale forum: http://www.network54.com/Forum/47751...-72nd+Type+IIA Looking good i say. __________________ Master Models

09-13-08, 12:50 PM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Awesome little boat, great-looking model! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-13-08, 01:44 PM	#15
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Bill can you not get it delivered to your work address or is that your home address too? __________________