About this model
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.
The main hull
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.
Running Hardware
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.
The Deck and Conning Tower
The basic kit includes everything you need to construct a model Type
VII submarine; made from .020" photo-etched brass with all the 1351
venting slots cut, every detail is included, saving hundreds of hours of
work.
Also on the 18" x 12" brass plates 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. Below you can see a
picture of the assembled standard tower.
Optional extra - GRP resin tower £75.00
The entire submarine can be constructed from the basic kit (at the
price shown above) but we also supply a GRP resin shell for the conning
tower, for modellers who want to avoid soldering the brass plates to
construct the tower.
Thumbnail shot of the resin tower. Click to see the full-sized image.
The Twin Wintergarden Variant £225(*)
This is an upgrade for our standard kit to convert it to a 4 gun variant (the Twin Wintergarden Variant).
*or less, depending on requirements, please enquire.
Thumbnail shot of the Twin Wintergarden Variant - photo courtesy of Andrew Gibson. Click to see the full-sized image.
Towers for other manufacturer's kits £165.00
If you already have a Type 7 submarine model in the 1/32 scale from
another model maker (such as the older 32nd Parallel model), you might
like our single Wintergarden tower which we sell separately, as an
upgrade for these kits. The kit includes GRP conning tower, brass frets,
all periscopes, guns, hatches, deck fittings, so that you can remodel
most existing 1/32 scale Type VII.
Thumbnail shot of the tower for other manufacturer's kits. Click to see the full-sized image.
Gallery
All images are provided by our customers, unless stated otherwise.
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The Type 7.
(1/2) Kit includes our Photo Etch Brass deck
and Tower parts,no more cutting out deck slots in a sheet of fibreglass
for the deck.We have done all that for you plus we include the parts to
make a complete brass tower.
(2/2) Brass plates included in the kit.
Assembled tower pictures courtesy of Fredrico Perez from Puerto Rico. (1/2).
Assembled tower pictures courtesy of Fredrico Perez from Puerto Rico. (2/2).
