Back in the early 1980’s I built a Sea Wolf Class sub with cutaways in the hull. There were no figures. That was back when every super market sold plastic models and paints and supplies. Now you’re lucky to find plastic models at a hobby shop.

@Guitfiddlejase

5 жыл бұрын

Keith Whisman got that right!! When I was a kid in the 80’s..you could totally get all those things at any supermarket..additionally there were several proper hobby shops in town.. Nowadays?? There are two “Hobbytown USA” franchise locations..both locations primarily sell gaming items and billiard supplies with some models in the back.

@jerrymccrae7202

5 жыл бұрын

AMEN! When i was a kid supermarkets were the BIG score for HAWK kits. Ah the ol days!

@jerrymccrae7202

4 жыл бұрын

Did u scratchbuild it? I did one in the 70s of Nautilis scratch built.

@trainliker100

3 жыл бұрын

Your lucky to find a hobby shop in the first place.

@keithwhisman

3 жыл бұрын

@@jerrymccrae7202 I think you and I did the same model, just got the name wrong.

You had me 'convinced', when I saw the box sticking out of the back of the car!

should make a 1/1 scale

@emodelsuk

5 жыл бұрын

They do, just not for 70-80 years or so :)

@historyatwar6230

3 жыл бұрын

@@emodelsuk lol

That's not a model kit, that's a lifestyle! LOL I'll be following this build with a lot of interest.

Can't tell you how long I have yearned for this sort of model. I saw an old Revell kit with a very sketchy interior, but this one's the dog's. Thanks, Ted, for the opportunity to watch your build. Best of luck.

Great job on showing the unbox on this great trumpeter U-boat , I watch your review just both myself one Thanks well done.

wauw,what a kit!!!thanks for posting,and let us enjoy

Holy Winter Garden, that fish is a keeper

Holy Cow!!! Loverly and BIG!!! Great video. Thanks!

For those that are wondering I did see a chap on you tube adding lights in detail to the same sub, but you’ll have to surf because I don’t remember who. It really made a 100% world of difference. I wouldn’t attempt it without the mini led lamps. He added a red emergency light in one section. I would have added both options. I also noticed that the model had opening along the bulkheads for the expectation of adding wiring for lighting, and the keel has a square hole molded in for a switch.

Wow, that looks just fantastic! Since I've seen Das Boot in the eighties for the first time I'm fond of the type VII U boats. Not because of the harm they've done, but because how well they were build and controlled by their crews. Maybe I'm gonna build this one too, but I think I've to wait until one of my daughters leaves the house. This model needs an extra room to build. Not the standard kit you can build on your kitchen table. Looking forward to see the progress :)

OMG what a build. All my Christmas’s would have arrived in 1 if I received that model. WOWSA!

I found my retirement model. I served on US boats, and Das Boot is awesome. My boat experiences were more Down Periscope than Hunt for Red October. Definite have for the fish wearing community. Thanks!

Been building on and off since I was little, I was never a big boat builder.. this is cool on a whole other level

"It's just THAT big, I'm trying to get it all in for you." Anyone?

@pattonpending7390

4 жыл бұрын

TaradinoCassatt : Glad to see that I'm not the only one with a dirty mind. Lol

@burt66669999

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@stripedpants1668

3 жыл бұрын

What are you 15? Lol little boy.

It's $450 here in the states and that's before shipping which I'm sure will be another $50+ or more so, I don't see this old modeler getting this model by any stretch of the imagination unless I win the lotto!!! Great video my friend, thanks for posting it.

DANG, A 1/48 model of a Type VIIC U-Boat!!!!! Awesome!!!!

@johnford4910

5 жыл бұрын

two dead at the south pole I MEAN REAL NAZI UBOAT,AND THERE CREW FROZEN INSIDE.

If Trumpeter is making something this crazy big, I still hold on to hope for them popping out a 1/48 B-36, B-52 or Vulcan!

@Ferr1963

5 жыл бұрын

Yees! A Vulcan with a label in the box that says: Includes a Blue Steel that actually works

@hertzair1186

5 жыл бұрын

There is a 1/48 B-36 Peacemaker available now...the brand name escapes me..

@vmlelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

@@hertzair1186 gosh, I have a 1/72 and it's already big!!!

@berndlottes9940

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet this sub fittes 3 times into my french fregatte LaLicorne M1:25 30 Functions(inkl canons)

this looks awesome, looking forward to seeing the build.

That is incredible! I enjoyed you run through of the parts and other fiddly bits of this model..I can't wait to see the progression of building her. Unfortunately that's way, way above my head (mostly in patience) to build such an epic project, I usually build either airplanes or cars, but I'm fascinated in how you go about it. When I see such a model as this, I immediately think of different variations of completion, one of course is to simply build it and display it in the usual fashion. One of the variables is to build the inside and display it as a testament to the brave crew and the ship herself..and the hull as a separate entity, and instead do an undersea diorama of what she'd look like after being sunk, and sitting on the bottom for 60 plus years(that way you don't need to waste the insides, but can display the hull whole, and holed.:). That way you've actually got two models instead of one. But..its up to you, either way, it should be most interesting. Thanks for letting me have my say.. Jon, modeler for many years.

LOL when you had a shot of the open boxes on the desk and then this tiny hand appeared I was like "WOAH!" HOly cow. That thing is going to be ENORMOUS. Beautiful detailing on the clear hull though, looks gorgeous. I think that thing is an actual intentional feature not an ejector mark, I am pretty sure there was a similar circular thing on my 1/72 VIIIC. I'm loving the fact that the decking is moulded into the hull parts, that is genius. I'M LOOKING AT YOU, REVELL. Yeah, giving you the stink-eye right royally. Those figures look like real nice sculpts, nice and crisp. Painting them will be ten episodes in of itself! You're a valve-handle ^_^ I am SO looking forward to this!

@johnsavage3325

5 жыл бұрын

I have one and it is huge

I apparently found your channel at the right time... Can't wait to see this build!! subscribed :-)

Just bought it. I owned the 1/72 scale revell but this…is epic. It’ll be long but a keeper! Great depiction thanks from Canada

Looks superb Ted, looking forward to this one in a "big" way

Great review.the kit is more than I want to tangle with.

Woah that's a massive kit. I just watched your Typhoon build so I'm settling in for another good build

I love the German U-boat love to follow this build

@Looney2ing

7 жыл бұрын

so this will be done before Christmas ... note I didn't mention what year :)

@michiel9031

7 жыл бұрын

Eeltje Jan vd Werf mn

when I see it first time, I was a little smiling about. And then the price ! But ok, now I see it seems it´s the money more then worth ! What an awesome Modell Kit. Normally I fly RC Models, prefered Warbirds and the same is for this plastic Modell Kits, but now I´m tasting blood ... ;)

will watch it all....top performance Ted ,greetz Peter Visser Holland

love it cnt wait to get my hands on one I love the bigger scale kits

have fun with this monster of the deep very cool kit and very expensive but the detail is immense cool vid thanks for sharing 🖒

That will be the icing on the cake.its a pity for such a beautiful boat the didn't think to make the hatches open,allowing sight down inside sub.

I got to stare down the barrel of Russian Sub ("F" Class ?) from that era, in the Mediterranean, at a distance of about 20 meters. These models have great detail.

@themadhammer3305

7 жыл бұрын

Rodney Caupp if your ever around Portsmouth you should check out the HMS alliance and the Submarine museum. the Alliance is the cenre peice a british sub built at the end of the war to fight Japan, however they also have a midget sub of the style that went after tirpitz and one of Britain's early subs which was lost at sea and later raised. its a great day out if its close to you

Wow!! I don’t know what else to say. Great model

This is my new Next model to have. Pricey, but seems worth it. Regards, Solomon

For people in the States, U-505 is at the museum of science and industry in Chicago, IL. You can walk through it and take pictures. Although, it is a type IX C. On another note, I understand why people do not like the swastika. But when you can't even have it on a historical model? That is simply ridiculous, and against all forms of free speech. Someone should be able to literally walk down any street with a swastika flag. Of course they are also rightly subject to criticism for such. Just my opinion.

Looks tremendous Ted, Looking forward to it :)

U know it's good when the instructions is printed in colours

Can't wait for your build. I'm working on the Revell 1:72 VIIC "die grauen wolfe" right now. #Revell 05015 / 93,3 cm.

Future floor sealer or wax would clean up and make those clear panels look better. It is self leveling and does a superb job on clear parts.

I can feel an anxiety attack coming on at just the thought of building this . . . it would be a year's work at least! Still, the longer I spent on it, the longer I'd have to think about what to do with it when it's finished. A fantastic model, though. Would need some serious planning regarding the painting.

thats a lovely workshop!

Just might pick one up today. My Local Hobby Shop has it. Looks pretty straightforward to build, despite a lot of parts.

Insane!

Would be awesome to build a rc surface runner with the clear side showing all inside detail!! 48 people to paint!! Damnn!!

WOW!!! I live in Texas USA where the say everything is big. Now thats a BIG model.

Awesome!....I,m so glad you got this..thanks.

1/48 gee whizz !!! If I got that my wife would say what every wife would say " where are you going to put it ?"

JUST WOW!!!!

Just one thing, get a smaller box, take ALL of the interior parts and stuff um in da box and stuff da box under da bench and fergit it! Now, make that beautiful U-Boat R/C and FUNCTIONAL!!!

Ok, this kit is just insane.

Hola compañero , hoy me he comprado el U-BOAT 552, es enorme, pero he visto tus videos y me han aportado mucha información, espero con gran satisfacción empezar este gran proyecto, y espero estar ala altura, te sigo con mucho gusto y admiración, un saludo cordial desde España, mis mas sinceros respetos. AGUR (Pais Vasco).

Espectacular muy bien Les mando un saludo muy cordial desde Buenos Aires 😃👍👍

A Type VII U-boat in 1:48 scale? Holy smoke! That’s a huge model! I built the Revell Type VII U-boat and the US Gato class submarine in 1:72 scale and they were big. But this 1:48 U-boat exceeds them all and is one hell of a huge model! I’ll get it too! I also hope that Trumpeter makes a 1:48 scale USN Gato or Balao class subs also.

Very cool to be sure...

This is history! And great history of the great power!

I don't believe that I have EVER seen anything quite like THIS !!!!

Wuauu extraordinary model scale 🤩💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🤩👍👌

Now I want a 1/24 model U-Boat

It is a monster of a kit. Wish i could get a hold of one out here in .TH

seen these on ebay for USD $600, Amazon at $470, elsewhere at $430. 57 inches long. too bad it's static, RC would be cool...

It'll be interesting to see the actual size once done my patrol boat not near as big as box still a good size n excellent detailing but still enormous to a 1.35 scale it just fits in my bottom cabinet

Someone needs to tell Trumpeter that soldiers serve on land and sailors serve at sea. I bought a 1/350 Titanic ($100) 10 yrs ago still haven't finished it.

Uauuuuu....super Big!

This will be my next build but before starting I,m watching your great (and funny) series on this. Very helpfull. I’m still thinking about using interior lights but the offered set is very expensive. Did you use additional PE sets ( by Eduard or RCSubs )

that is massive man, 3years later :)It is a great model to do a diorama with it ;p

That is one big kit. I assume you will be using SkipperTed Panavision for filming these videos. One question, with the parts so big will you be buying a larger air brush?

Fantastic :)

Отлично!!!!!!!

Thanks for uploading, I am getting this kit soon. I have seen several people who bought this had the 'W' sprue part missing? can you help please in denitrifying what part this is in your clip please so I know what to check. thank you,

Is this kit still available? looks like a great Christmas present to myself this year.

please start working on it,and keep us informt😁

I can't imagine what were they thinking when they thought to release such a kit... that has to be one of the more ambitious model kits of all time... Heller's Victory and Soleil Royal are about to get some tough competition from Trumpeter! It is just baffling!

@vidalaac

7 жыл бұрын

You're right... that's even worse, things are getting a bit out of hand.

very nice

Das Boot!

Beautiful kit... but the only criticism I have is that I wish they had included TWO of the diesel engines, instead of only one. The clear side expose of the interior should have been able to show the ENTIRE interior -- not just a single side. If I build this kit I will need to scratchbuild the additional engine. Will probably do so though, because it will be worth the effort.

Will your sub build be up and running this year or a good start for beginning 2017,also even though it doesn't need it,are you thinking about adding any small lighting of some sort,to help bring it to life more.

@skipperted

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Grahame yes I hope to make a start very soon ... I can't wait... and yes I'm thinking of adding light to the interior too

that's over 4' long, WOW!

Can you make in box video about Trumpeter 1/16 King Tiger?

Cool. Just one suggestion: you don't need to "bid farewell" whe you change the camera angle and then greeting when you're done. For you it's several minutes but for us it's a split of a second, so there's no need for that. ;-)

No photoetched deck with clear slots. No metal props and the blades on them are blunt and thick.. No metal periscope.

Holy shit, that's way bigger than my aircraft carrier model

NICE

I don't want to nitpick but 1398.3 mm is closer to 5 feet than to 4 feet. Great model !!!

Holy Shit !

Questions. What kind of lamp do you recommend?

Don't even think about it beginners!

@ChrisFerreOliveira

7 жыл бұрын

Don't say that... I decided to start scale modeling with a Queen Mary 2 1/400 and it is turning out great. It's taking forever though...

@paolopantani5950

7 жыл бұрын

ChrisFerreOli 🐽🐼😄😃😀

@Rieginald

7 жыл бұрын

Victrise r

@ioant1295

6 жыл бұрын

Hold my beer !

@marcusdaniel7248

6 жыл бұрын

Ioan Tarniceru 😂😂😂😂😂

You'll need a thousand bottles of glue for this, good luck with this behemoth

@artmccomeskey738

6 жыл бұрын

and 10 gallons of paint....

Cant wait to follow your build,its massive,will you be using any after market brass work on it making it more fantastic than it already is.

@skipperted

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Grahame I'm not sure if there is any aftermarket stuff made for it yet, as far as I'm aware it was only released a week before I saw it.. but I guess given time it will become available... not that this kit needs it!

@skipperted

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Grahame I don't think there is any after marked brass for it .. not yet anyway.. but looking in the box I don't think it needs any

Sorry if this gets mentioned a lot, can you check if your camera has a 50/60hz lights mode? You are picking up a massive amount of tube flicker. Fantastic model though!

Big boat though

I saw this two or three days ago here in Australia but $600 dollars is very pricey, At the moment I'm building the Hachette u96.........if I had the money i would have bought it.

I never heard a price but I was not paying close attention. I just saw it on EBay for $380.00 USD.

i will follow when you build this u boot👍

Not a fan of the clear plastic. Are you able to build the fore and aft sections without it? thanks

Future should take care of the marks on the clear pieces

Интересная модель. Сборка предстоит серьезная.

Was there an Emigma machine?

@hertzair1186

5 жыл бұрын

Brent Drafts : maybe a 1/48 photo etch will be available of the Enigma machine.

What a monster! Did you guys ever review the 1/32 B 17?

@skipperted

7 жыл бұрын

obadiah7771 no we haven't reviewed that kit... yet!

£399.99 Tough one to get past herself with that price.