WW II 1/72 Japanese boat

[tabledancer]

Has anybody out there heard anything about the new Lindburg model that is due on the shelves around the first of the year.I have been told that it will be R/C ready.I have one ordered and was told that I would have the first one in the area.I love it that it will be 1/72 scale


TD

[pier 72]

I've ordered both of them.

I've ordered both of them. They were supposed to be released in October but that has been put back to December. I'll be "retro-fitting" the Sub Driver I'm currently using in my Revell Gato, USS Flasher.





Dave

[stark]

I am waiting too, but

I am waiting too, but I think Merriman will release a new cylinder for the boat.

Brian

[pier 72]

Well, I WAS waiting for

Well, I WAS waiting for them. But now, with the exchange rate with the Aussie dollar being so crappy I've cancelled my pre-order.

DAve

[Guest]

I am waiting too, but

I am waiting too, but I think Merriman will release a new cylinder for the boat.

Brian

Not picking on any manufacturer in particualr, but doesnt this go against the principal of the WTC, that can be swapped around many boats!!! If every kit needs a new WTC might as well custom build the boat

[stark]

I am waiting too, but

I am waiting too, but I think Merriman will release a new cylinder for the boat.

Brian

Not picking on any manufacturer in particualr, but doesnt this go against the principal of the WTC, that can be swapped around many boats!!! If every kit needs a new WTC might as well custom build the boat

Most of my Cylinders form Merriman do interchange form one boat to the next, and never gave me any problems, but hey I am no official spokperson for the Man. Susgest you contact him when he has a Lindberg kit to check out, and see what is what on his line of SDs!

Brian

[Guest]

Brian

Not picking on you

Brian

Not picking on you or any manufacturer. lets wait and see

[kazzer]

Merriman's Sub-driver for the Japanese

Merriman's Sub-driver for the Japanese Lindburg boats will be a 2.5" cylinder, similar to the Seaview, or the Revell VII. David thinks one or the other will likely be a 'drop-in'.

It really depends on the ballast tank size, and he can't determine that until he has a model to determine the 'above waterline' space etc.

Several other developments are in the works, such as an optional system which could run on Snort and gas, or just Snort, and/or RCABS etc.

[stark]

I had a chance to

I had a chance to get an update on the release of the model's from a Lindberg Rep March 9th and yes this year I konw but hey the wait will just make it that much better when you can get one

Brian

[george murray]

linberg Release Models

Is ther a web site available to view the Linberg Subs?

George

[herrmill]

I wrote Ernie Petit, president

I wrote Ernie Petit, president of Lindberg-Hawk this week & received the following reply regarding the new subs:

"Neither of the 2 subs have been released. We are currently making the final mold corrections . Release is at least 2 months away."

Photos of the kit I've seen can be found at: http://s393.photobucket.com/albums/pp19 ... eKucer.jpg

As you'll see detail isn't up to Revell's standards. So far only Nautilus plans to anything regarding aftermarket detail kits & that will be limited to wood decks.

Chuck

[herrmill]

Has anyone heard anything new

Has anyone heard anything new on the I-boats? I've got one on pre-order & even the dealer can't tell me when they are due to ship.

[kazzer]

We have an order in

We have an order in to Lindberg and expect delivery in approx 25-30 days.

Here are the prices for cylinders and models

SD25G Sub Driver 2.5"/2 (Includes 2 motors, 1 servo, pushrods, seals, gas saver) - Snort Ready $450.00
or
SDK25G Sub Driver 2.5" KIT (Includes 2 motors, 1 servo, pushrods, seals, gas saver) Snort Ready $365.00

Prod # L70817 Japanese Navy Submarine C-1 (class) I-20 $109.00

Prod # L70818 Japanese Navy Submarine C-3 (class) I-53 $109.00

The models are 58" long. A D&E Fittings Kit will be produced and available in 2-3 months.

[hakkikt]

Hm, little hope that the

Hm, little hope that the subs will be cheaper in Europe.
In fact, they will probably not be available at all, so that we will have to order them through HLJ or the like...

Edit: I just checked, I-53 is announced at HLJ for $183. Puh.

http://www.hlj.com/product/LND70818

[kazzer]

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