White Ensign Models 1/72
Type VIIC U-Boat Detail Set

Here is a VERY impressive set from the dockyards of White Ensign Models - a two-fret photo-etch detail set for the recent Revell/Germany 1/72 Type VIIC U-Boat. As you might expect, the set provides several detail enhancements to the conning tower to 'detail up' the already impressive kit. What you don't know is that this set adds numerous details left off the kit as well as optional details that were unique to specific boats.

The set starts with detailed torpedo doors for the bow and stern tubes. Hand and foot rails are also provided for the attack periscope mounting assembly. Even scale stiffeners for the periscope itself are provided.

A compass and torpedo aiming sight mount are provided for the conning tower as are nice hatch details. Nice details are also provided to enhance the 20mm gun mount. Even upper and lower cable cutter assemblies are rendered in photo-etch to add that eye-catching detail to the bow.

For early Type VIIC boats, the set includes the diesel air vent that mounts just aft of the periscope mount. Standard and modified tower vent grilles are also included in the set.

The most impressive (and potentially eye-crossing) options incuded in this set are the conning tower fairings and associated radars that were fitted to many boats. Your choices of radar include: FuMo29, FuMo 30, FuMo 61, and Naxos (check your references for the boat you're building. The Fumo 29, 30 and 61 radars include lots of scale dipole elements that ought to make for an impressive display (if your eyes don't cross during assembly!). .

Drop into the White Ensign Models website for more information on this set and many other interesting kits, detail sets and paints!

This set is definitely recommended!

My sincere thanks to White Ensign Models for this review sample.