by Neptune » Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:59 am
That's because there are nearly no kits of these boats available. I'm only aware of the 206 (I think) by Revell and perhaps a 209 somewhere, lastly they also released a U212, not sure how accurate or succesful that release was.
There is also a Collins available recently, but by an Australian brand and it can't really be called a European sub since it's only used in Australia for now.
The Swedish have a long history and series of sub classes that are all quite interesting, but I guess there's only a small market for any models of these. The Nacken and Vastergotland (now in service with the Singapore Navy as Swordsman) are also interesting ships. Also the Norwegian boats and the old Singapore (Swedish Origin) were quite interesting.
We're also forgetting The French Daphne and Agosta classes. Dutch Dolfijn, Zwaardvis and Walrus classes and of course the British Upholder and its predecessors.
Lots of stuff to choose from, but very few models available. Not sure how well they are covered in the scratch-building/plan market. I know the plans for Zwaardvis are available, but haven't seen many others.
That's because there are nearly no kits of these boats available. I'm only aware of the 206 (I think) by Revell and perhaps a 209 somewhere, lastly they also released a U212, not sure how accurate or succesful that release was.
There is also a Collins available recently, but by an Australian brand and it can't really be called a European sub since it's only used in Australia for now.
The Swedish have a long history and series of sub classes that are all quite interesting, but I guess there's only a small market for any models of these. The Nacken and Vastergotland (now in service with the Singapore Navy as Swordsman) are also interesting ships. Also the Norwegian boats and the old Singapore (Swedish Origin) were quite interesting.
We're also forgetting The French Daphne and Agosta classes. Dutch Dolfijn, Zwaardvis and Walrus classes and of course the British Upholder and its predecessors.
Lots of stuff to choose from, but very few models available. Not sure how well they are covered in the scratch-building/plan market. I know the plans for Zwaardvis are available, but haven't seen many others.