Who actually makes sub kits?

[casey thrower]

I see a vendors page but not much if any info on kits for sale. Who actually makes kits these days? I see several boats on the drawing boards but some haven't had updates in almost 2 years. I'm looking for something to do this winter.

[giovanni]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Try Matt Thor.

[thor]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Casey,

We will have the following kits back in Production later this fall:

1) 1/96th Permit
2) 1/48th Type XXI

We will be releasing the new Marlin kit late this winter.

The SSN 571 Kit will be released late next summer. The patterns are done, the preliminary molds are complete and ready for the PE deck work.

We have several other boats in the works, but I have no schedule for any of them at this time.

Matt

[spongjim]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Can I post my wish list here Matt?


Jim

Oh yea Think 1/32 Gato !!!!!!

[thor]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Jim,

List away! I was shocked by the number of guys at the Regatta who expressed a desire for a 1/32nd Gato. That boat is a beast!


Matt

[casey thrower]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

[quote]Casey,

We will have the following kits back in Production later this fall]

I already got a Permit from you and enjoyed it. The Type XXI looks a little daunting with twin screws. Never fooled with two motors on a sub before. Now the Marlin sounds like a plan.

[thor]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

I hear you, Casey. The XXI is a complex kit and is a very involved build. The Marlin is a beautiful boat. She is now highly detailed with an all new conning tower and a full PE deck. She is, also, a pretty simple build. Skip's boat is one of the most maneuverable boats I have ever seen.

[spongjim]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

I cant wait to get my hands on the updated tower and PE deck for my older Marlin. Casey the XXI is a great sub with a ton of detail. Either would be a great winter project or both ....


Jim
Casey ,I have one of each if you need some pictures. When you coming down this way?

[casey thrower]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

I cant wait to get my hands on the updated tower and PE deck for my older Marlin. Casey the XXI is a great sub with a ton of detail. Either would be a great winter project or both ....


Jim
Casey ,I have one of each if you need some pictures. When you coming down this way?

Most any Saturday. I have been on vacation for the last 2 weeks and had planned on going to Indiana, but we just got back from Gulf Shores and I was bushed. I'll give shoot you an email soon and make plans.

[pirate]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

My 1/96 Ohio kit is available again. New molds completed.
Pete-SubmarineWorks
I believe there are also kit builders listed on the vendor's page on SubCommittee.com.

[secrtwpn1]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

D & E makes a 1/96 German Type 212. Its available at caswellplating.com.

[Guest]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Lots of companies producing kits and hulls-

Germany- Engel and Norbert Bruggen
UK- OTW, Sheerline, MBD, Sarik Vacform.
USA- Caswell, Precision Pattern, Mike's Subworks, Scale Shipyard
Russia- Scale Ships

That's a few I can think of. Of course you have things like the Thundertiger Neptune, not a kit as such, at least not in the USA (available as a kit here in the England). I believe that Robbe are no longer manufacturing their line of submarine kits, or at least have greatly reduced the range on offer.

[bigdave]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Don't forget our good friend Don3 at Loyalhanna Dockyard.
He is coming out with some nice kits as well.
Hopefully there will always be companies out there willing to cater to us bubbleheads. BD.

[Guest]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Do the make kits, Dave? Thought they were a distributer.

[JWLaRue]

Re: Who actually makes sub kits?

Yes, they make kits.

-Jeff