Just got their I-58 w/ the Kaitens…love it…very nice moldings—crisp and detailed.
They also have the US Gato class, but the kits they have out are early war types w/o the cut-down conning tower that was typical of most of these types that saw service…I see advertised a '43 version coming out soon w/ the cut-down. Does anyone know if there are any out now w/ the late-war conn???
AFV subs are nice in general; I have their I-19 and it went together like a dream. They do have a mid-war boat that has just been released, but I would be wary of it at this point as one shop found their entire shipment had been boxed with a wrong tree. It had one of the post-war GUPPY II hulls from their “Leonardo Da Vinci” release (US Guppy IIa in Italian service).
The '42 and '43 Gato’s can be found on Ebay from overseas sellers. I had my eye on one but…[bnghead]
Eurpoe must be getting theirs before the US markets because everywhere in the US the '43 version is a pre-order…
Well thats good news. I am in no hurry. I did pick up a Hobbyboss Type VIIA U-Boat and was pleasantly suprised by the kit contents. PE included and I paid about $13 for the little guy.
Squadron is listing the '42 Gato in stock as of yesterday…
Yeah, but still looking for the '43 version w/ the cut-down superstructure…most of those that went on war patrols had the cut-down sail…
Hopefully AFV will have that one hitting our shores and shops soon…
I have the AFV Club VIIC that comes with the Bieber (Beaver) mini subs. And I believe that cost me around $15 might want to get more. And Manny the AFV 1/350 I-58 would probably look good displayed with a 1/350 USS Indianapolis.
I’m happy that they’re making 1/350 submarines. With the onset of 1/350 carriers and and a variety of warships, it’s nice to know that the silent service is lurking in the depths.
Any dope on when the '43 Gato version will reach US shelves?
Are you going to share any pics of the sprues?[;)]
Wish I could find this MOJO…
They are available in Asia… here’s a few sellers who offer them
Sorry Manny, I meant your I-58.
Cool, guess its making its way to the Western hemisphere…slowly…anyone have any experience w/ any of these sellers???