OTW Designs

OTW Designs

OTW Designs - Radio controlled model submarines for the serious modeller.

British 'S' Class


Ken Griffin.

Ken Griffin.

statistics

  • Scale : 1/32
  • Length : 82 in (2100 mm)
  • Beam : 8.5 in (215 mm)
  • Price : £695 for basic kit only


About this model

In all 63 'S' class submarines were made and we decided some years ago after the introduction of our 1/32nd scale Type VII to build the contemporary 'S' class to complement our fleet of models.

Our model is 82 inches long with an 8.5inch beam so there is plenty of room, with easy access to all the equipment. Owners of the OTW type VII can use its dive propulsion system in this model. Or you can buy the type VII dive and propulsion system for use with this boat.

Showcase

The following photographs have been kindly provided by Darrin Hataway

S Class Submarine on water

A finished 'S' class on the water.

S-Class on water

A finished 'S' class on the water.

excellent rust detail

An example build, showing excellent rust detail.

A new model, under assembly.

Don't forget, we can build your model for you if you'd like us to. Just contact us for a quote.

Close up of the tower

Tower: close up detail.

rear

Rear half view showing tower assembled to deck, and outer hull.

front of the S Class

Front 1/2 view showing tower assembled to deck.

front of the S Class

Tower - front 3/4 view.

Tower of the S Class

Tower detail.

S Class running gear

Running gear: 'A' frame.

Running gear

Running gear: 'A' frame, props, and...

SClass stern

Under the stern: props and shafts, rudder skeg.

S Class tower

More tower detail.

'A' frame

Running gear: 'A' frame, attached.

torpedos

Bow: torpedo tube locations.

SClass assembly

Overall model during assembly.

Nearing completion

Rear 1/2 view, nearing completion.

The real thing

HMS Stonehenge

The real thing HMS Stonehenge - British S class boat.
Several people have correctly identified this type - the British S class. One person even correctly identified the boat shown - HMS Stonehenge. Well done, and thank you for getting in touch with us.

The Kit

The Basic kit contains:

  • Detailed hull, casement, and tower allin GRP.
  • Front and rear dive planes
  • Drop skeg rudder and rear plane guards (all with pivot rods and bushes)
  • Full brass photo etched deck and tower floor with saddle tank hatches.
  • Stainless steel cutting templates for the casement and hull slots ( we try to make it easy)
  • A set of drawings.

Optional Extras

Additional packs available (at extra cost) for:

  • the running gear : cast brass alloy 'A' frame, props and shafts
  • tower and deck fittings
  • guns

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