Had this Revel U-505 kit on the self for 2 decades and decided it was time to build it. Not a bad kit at 21" long. But not the 505 since it was a Type IX-C and I believe the actual model is a type VIIC. Anyway, I just wanted to build a U-Boat so here she is. Tamiya XF paints used via airbrush. Weathering and stains done with white artist pencil and AK panel liner and washes. Next up is the diorama of the U-Boat heading back from patrol. Please, this build is not 150% accurate so “Artistic License” applies to the build.
@ Keavdog… “I think I tried that kit and had issues getting the deck to fit.”
Yes, this did have some fit issues with the dech required a bit of sanding. Better that the 1:700 Revell I finished after this one. Albiet nicely detailed, it was a nightmare putting together. Of course, I have Vienna Sausage Fingers too, so that scale was way too small for me.
fuzznoggin, that looks great! Love the weathering that you did. Those German WWII U-Boats came back from their patrols looking pretty weathered and worn. I’m trying to picture the kit that you used, what scale was it?
Beautifully done! You are correct that U-505 was a Type IX C while that this Revell kit is of a Type VII C. U-505 has been correctly modeled by Revell of Germany in 1/72 scale.
The model you built is an older kit but was extremely nice in its day. Revell also modeled a poor USS Growler or Lionfish; the two were interchangeable.
Their U-505 kit was also released as U-99 and U-47. Revell even went so far as to differentiate the two different “conning towers” (never a submarine term; they are called fairwaters by the Navy and sails by submariners.) They also released the kit showing a fictional interior, but the interior could be modifed to reflect reality with after market products.
All this said, Revell has also released a series of German U-Boats in 1/144 that are extremely well detailed. Sub variants of Type VIIs and IXs abound, including the interesting VII D Minelayer.
There seems to be some confusion here. U-505 was a Type IX C. She was the boat captured by Daniel Gallery’s task force and is on display in Chicago. This model is of a Type VII C, the most numerous class of submarine ever built. The two are very different, although they share some traits. There are many exceptional boats that could fit this model, including U-47 (Prien) and U-99 (Kretschner), depending on the sail. The after edge of the sail on U-47 leaned forward, the U-99 aft.
As well as a collection of their more modern boats. I forgot who produces them but there is a 1/144 Type II and Type XXIII as well. It makes for quite a collection!
