James, I just got an email from MRC, Italeri’s US importer. I advised them of the problem (recommended better packaging and protection for the hull parts) and sent pictures. They replied that they had replacement hulls coming from Italy, so hopefully it won’t be as long as I have had to wait (going on 3 months now) for a replacement deck from Revell of Germany!
Well done, Joe
I spoke to the UK distributor on the phone this afternoon and told them about the hull problem and a recommendation for better designed packaging instead of just throwing it into a huge box. They offered me a replacement side, but seeing that I have already joined the hull I politley declined, saying that the UK post would probably break it as well. They said that they would forward my comments to Italeri.
I also praised the kit and remarked on the empty depth charge racks. I have now located the broken off piece lurking in the box and will fix it on tonight. I’m learning alot about this kit, and my next build should be better [#oops] [:-^]
now that you’ve had a look round the kit, what do you think??
James
http://www.sockelshop.de/catalog/deutsche-seemine-wwii-p-13832.html?language=en
Check this out Snap, I have ordered onr to see if it’s any good and if it is I plan on ordering a couple to fill the empty DC-racks. Expensive solution but hey, how often do you build a ship model this big?
Julian
That’s an interesting find and thought. I reckon that 2 sets should fill both racks.
I’m getting another S-Boat in about a week so I’ll be able to do a full review and build for Garths’ website.
I also have tamiyas quad 20mm AA mount. I hope to be able to mount this on one of the boats. What do you think???
James
If I had a website it would be tempting Snap old chap. I don’t though but thank you for the very kind offer. I have started my S-boat build as well now (just couldn’t wait to get into that box). No damage, no warping and fit is perfect so far.
Cheers,
Julian
haaa Haaaa … just edited my post. It’s Garth’s site!
I too just had to jump in and start. t was easy to clear my bench… just a sweep of the arm! How you doing with your build? have I shown the way??
James
Fun to see the same thing being done by someone else. Always good to see how other modelers approache kits, so yes, in a way you are showing the way. The Tamiya quad is another mod I have been pondering but the detailing on the 37mm is very nice and the quad is a few years old now. Still, it only costs €6,- at Moduni.de so no problem in buying it and comparing the two before final assembly.
cheers,
Julian
One of my favorite interations of the S-100 is the one that has the red and white diagonal stripes on the front deck. Thought I had some pics of the Revell 1/72 decorated in this way but they have disappeared from the old computer!
Well, I got to thouroughly inventory the kit today, and found a few more parts to send to the damaged parts graveyard. what is really strange is the fact that much more delicate and finer parts were not damaged, while others were. Broken were both ladders, and 2 of the 4 torpedo props. Bad thing is that the broken off pieces of the props are MIA. Apparently slipped out through a slit in the bottom of the box. Looks like I’ll wait till brass is available.
No other broken pieces than those above, and the hull, which to me is the biggie. Since mine and James’ were both port sides it appears that there might be a packing issue.
Of the parts that were broken, I feel again that it is a packaging issue as the hull pieces and the parts bags are not very secure, so the slide around in the box latterally.
As much as I want a second kit, I am VERY leary of getting one unless I can have it opened up and and checked, and if OK, have the parts secured before shipment to prevent the same type of damage that mine suffered.
Otherwise, it is a beautiful mold and has some great detail. I can’t wait for Lion Roar or someone else to come out with a full brass etched set, although expierence tells me it will take 6-12 months before we see a set for this kit. Also looking forward for some other aftermarket goodies.
On another note, what other guns can be utilized on this craft that are available maybe by Dragon or Tamiya?
I found references to the following armaments for the S-100
Torpedo… goes without saying. mounts for 4 ( I suppose that 6 COULD be carried if the tubes were preloaded before sailing)
1x20mm bow cannon
1 or twin 20mm mount
1x37mm AA mount
1x40mm Bofors AA mount
quad 20mm AA mount
also 8x 7.92mm Machine guns (either MG34 or MG42 I would have thought
6 mines may be carried also
How’s That?
James
Bofors…hmmmm I always thought that was an Allied operational weapon…
I know Italeri does a kit of the Bofors, are any of those other weapons mentioned kitted by Dragon, Tamiya or Italeri?
Thanks
The red/white aircraft recognition marks with corresponding hull camouflage can be found in the squadron book by David L. Krakov. Unfortunately it wasn’t used on the 100-series. I am very tempted though.
I also recieved the 1/35 German naval mine today (that was fast !). Very impressive, very big and will look great on the DC racks. Only one problem, no bottom weight included and I am having problems finding a photo of mine + weight ready to launch on board (for scratch building the weight) Can anyone help here?
cheers,
Julian
Just a speculative guess…I would think maybe some kind of a concrete block?
And 5 of these mines would be the standard load? Could you post a couple of pics of the mine on the deck to get a size reference?
And I was sure I saw those a/c recog stripes on a built up of Revells S-100…hmmmmm
Thanks
Hi Firecaptain,
the red stripes on the bow deck are definitely not on the S-100 type! That was the very similar type S38b, also with the “Kallotte”-bridge and same armament.
To improve the S-100 armament, I approve gun barrels from Schatton! Theres a set including 3x 2cm gun 1x3,7 cm for only 21 Euros! And Mr. Schatton has announced a load of 6 german “Ankertauminen”; the full load for the both rails of Italeri’s S-100. They will be available soon after X-Mas.
For the barrels look here: http://www.missionmodels.com/files/images/t_16867.jpg
You can also order directly from: www.modellbau-schatton.privat.t-online.de
I got my gun barrels yesterday - a wonderfull improvement!
… and now, I’m waiting for the mines!
regards from Germany
Gotrek
PS:
The mines will include the wheeled box (for the winch and the rope) under the mine-“ball”, box and “ball” are cast in resin!
Gotrek, thanks for that info, I have purchased from Schatton in the past (K5 barrel).
Looking forward to seeing his mines, hopefully someone will post up some pics here upon their release. It will be just a waiting game but I am sure we will get some nice goodies for the S-100 in due time!
does Mr Schatton accept paypal? My German is really bad!
why is white the worst colour to put on???
When I got my K5 barrel from him like 18 months ago, he did not. His site has no PayPal logos on it.
I found that pic of the boat with the red stripes…
Here’s the gallery link of that build
http://www.modelwarships.com/features/ships/s-100/schnell.htm
Here’s another link that may be of some assistance…
Would appear good old mr. Garth told someone some porkies. In his own book he clearly states that the 100 serie didn’t wear the air identification stripes. Still, it looks good what the hey? Build 'em for your own enjoyment.
I’ll try a get some photos up this weekend of the resin horned mine I bought. The other “6-pack” of mines sounds promising as well.
Julian
Looks like those “can” type depth charges (?) (from the 72nd build in the link from my last post above) should be an easy scratch. I would like to see some pics of a craft with those porupine looking mines on them. 1 or 2 of those plus the cannisters would look pretty cool if they would be mixed like that.