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Type 7 |
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We have produced a highly detailed 1/32nd scale replica of the type VIIc from which you can construct, to exhibition standard, a model for static or radio control use. |
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THE MAIN HULL |
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 Unpainted starboard (right) bow detail
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The main hull is molded in one piece in best quality G.R.P. resin. This material also protects the detail, which consists of 310 detail scale plates, and 34,000 rivet heads (which simulate the frame spacing). As on the full sized vessel, the upper outer casing has the appearance of overlapping the lower pressure hull, accentuating the type of construction, which made these boats so successful in their day. Relevant flooding vents and slots are also indicated to ease the task of building, along with other detailed information on the plan supplied. |
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THE DECK AND CONNING TOWER. |
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This is a complete kit in its own right. Made from .020" photo etched brass with all the 1351 venting slots cut, every detail is included, saving hundreds of hours of work (though still requiring assembly by simple soft soldering techniques, known to most modelers). Also on the 18" x 12" frets are the Tower sides, which need to be soldered and assembled to the deck. We even supply the tower's famous square-holed floor, and the winter garden circle base plates. A drawing of the assembled tower and deck is shown on the plan, with a parts list and numbered locations of the components. |
| THE RUNNING HARDWARE | |
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Superbly crafted and engineered to scale. The Rear Frame unit that incorporates the shaft outer bearings and rear plane guards is cast in solid brass alloy, then pre-aligned for a perfect location onto the hull. The Forward dive plane guards are cast in brass alloy with location spigots for easy assembly to the hull. The Shafts are 4mm dia. stainless steel. Props are cast in one piece in brass alloy, made to replicate the full size vessel. These are 49mm dia. L&R handed. The Foreplanes / Sternplanes / twin Rudders are also supplied and molded in a tough polyurethane resin complete with actuation rods made from stainless steel. |
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The painstaking attention to detail is shown in the brass fret work used to make a lot of the superstructure. Click on the thumbnail, left, to see a larger view. |
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Model Dimensions: |
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| Scale | 1/32 |
| Length | 82.25" (2090mm) |
| Beam (across saddle tanks) | 7.625" (194mm) |
| Price | £775 (shipping extra cost) |
| Note: this kit includes a fully detailed brass conning tower that requires soldering to assemble. | |
| GRP Tower | |
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Fully detailed GRP Conning tower shell - for those who find that the assembly of the brass tower is daunting. |
| Price | £60 |
| Conning Tower Kit for Type VII | |
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This kit is intended for people who already have a 1/32 scale model Type 7 and wish to upgrade it. It includes GRP conning tower, brass frets, all periscopes, guns, hatches, deck fittings, so that you can remodel most existing 1/32 scale Type VII. |
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Price |
£165 |