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BB61

Post subject: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:10 pm

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As many here may also have a problem with, whenever I get a really cool new book, I frequently develop a desire to build that particular item, whatever it may be. To illustrate, I just recently acquired a copy of the book below on the type XXI German U-boats, and now have developed a passion for wanting to build one. Besides the Revell 1:144 kit (which is not altogether bad), does anyone know of a reasonably priced larger version of this type? What a cool vessel. (Photo from the web.)

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Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:24 pm

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Anybody?

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Timmy C

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:59 pm

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If you question is whether there are larger kits of the Type XXI available, perhaps the "Books and Reference Material" section may not be the best one

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:09 pm

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Timmy C wrote:

If you question is whether there are larger kits of the Type XXI available, perhaps the "Books and Reference Material" section may not be the best one

I understand the implication Tim, and will also post in the calling all ship fan sections, or wherever. However, I will want from time to time to add other books regarding the Type XXI to this thread, as I have a few, and am constantly searching for more.

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:47 pm

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For instance, this book by Schiffer is also OK. (Image from the WWW.) I’m going through my book stash looking for others; stay tuned.

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:48 am

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This book, volume 4 from A-J pres also has some decent reference photos of the type XXI; still digging. (Image from WWW.) Does anyone know of any I might be missing?

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Jimmy Conway

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:37 pm

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This book, from the Vom Original series:

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Jimmy Conway

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:04 pm

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BB61, this site has some model in 1/48:

http://precisionpattern.biz/subs/sub_xxi.htm

Check it! :wave_1:

Nice regards: Jimmy

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:28 pm

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Thanks for the links fellas. I'm trying to assemble as much as I can on these ships.

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:24 pm

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I checked out the kit; thanks Jim. A bit pricey for me at this time.

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:03 am

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My local HS has the 1:144 Revell kit; I may just go ahead and snatch it for a Christmas gift from me to me.

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BB61

Post subject: Re: Type XXI U-Boat book

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:20 pm

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If I recall correctly, this book also has some cool type XXI stuff, but I'd have to confirm. Photo from the WWW.

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