Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Submarines => Topic started by: kiwi96 on August 04, 2010, 07:39:19 am
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I know that this scale is small for subs, but can you get/make 1/96 scale WW11subs. I build this era in ships and have been pondering a sub to go with the ships. Some of the stuff here and on U Tube is inspirational :-)). So for this reason I am thinking of adding a sub to my fleet. Wiil not be for a year or two as have two moe ships to complete, but you need to research. Thanks, Adrian.
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You've asked this question before, so I'll refer you to the answer I gave then.
Apart from a Gato class (and this a hull set only), there is very little WWII stuff in 1/96th scale, because this gives you a very small and fiddly boat to model, and most folk want something a bit bigger and tougher.
Bear in mind that subs tend to get a rough time when compared with surface ships. Fine detail is easily knocked off, even on the larger scales.
There is a lot of stuff available at 1/144th scale, but that is aimed at the static modellers, although some folk like to have a crack at converting them to RC, which is entirely possible with todays miniature equipment.
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http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400225
here is a build of the gato
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Scale Shipyard has the Gato and Balao class in 1/96 scale.
http://scaleshipyard.com/Main%20Pages/main.html
Duane