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Type IX U-Boat Interior Sections Part 2. 1:72


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Type IX U-Boat Interior Sections Part 2
1:72 CMK


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Having recently reviewed five interior sections for the Revell 1:72 Type IX submarine, we have just received another two. As with the previous sets these two are moulded in grey resin and come complete with some etched parts and a micro saw for cutting the model sides open. Whilst the resin parts are beautifully moulded, there is quite a bit of cleaning up to do, especially from the moulding blocks for the larger parts. There are a lot of parts that make up each section and will make for some really well detailed sections, particularly with some care detail painting. The sections will need to be carefully marked out on the kit hull before cutting out, fortunately CMK have thought about this, and rather than just giving a set of measurements they have provided a template for each section that is cut out and laid over the hull.

N720112 – Rear Torpedo Section and Crew Bunks. Although quite large this appears to have one of the smaller part counts of the series, containing just 23 parts. As with the forward torpedo area the set is provided with the rear sections of the torpedo tubes, although in this case there are only two tubes to assemble. Each tube is provided with a selection of ancillary equipment, such as the pipework, valves, air accumulators, along with PE hand wheels, firing levers and locking wheels of the tube doors. Unlike the forward torpedo section this one does not come with a torpedo, although one can be bought separately should you really need one. The port side wall of the torpedo handling area is also where some of the crew are accommodated on four bunks which require the modeller to make up the bunk supports with wire. Etched parts are included for the addition of various hand wheels, light fittings, valves and controls to the hull side and aft bulkhead. On the ceiling there is a single torpedo handling rail and its respective supports for the moving and loading of the torpedoes, but there aren’t and chain winches, which will need to be scratch built. The aft bulkhead, if the section is to be used on its own, should have its access hatch closed, but if used with the next section along it is possible to have it posed open. If you’re going to be using the torpedo loading kit that is available, then the hatch in the ceiling of the torpedo handling section can also be posed in the open position, giving the opportunity for a rather cool diorama scene. With all the sections and bulkheads assembled it makes for a strong rigid structure which will help with strengthening the cutaway hull.

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N72017 – Diesel Engine Section. This rather large set is for the main engine room, and whilst the basic construction of the port wall/deckhead, floor and two bulkheads mirrors the other compartments the amount of detail in this section is quite considerable. There are quite a few ancillary equipment parts fitted to the side wall/deckhead. These include control boxes, electrical boxes, pumps, light fittings and control hand wheels, in both resin and PE. The engine room floor is dominated by the single 9 cylinder diesel engine, which is a lovely moulding in itself, but is further enhanced by the fitter of the turbo supercharger unit, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, cooling jacket, and instrument panel, RPM gauge and numerous sections of pipework. Forward of the engine are further accessories, such as air accumulators, pumps, and more pipework. In fact there are two sets of these fittings, one for each engine, oh, and if you’re wondering what happened to the second engine, this is available separately as CMK felt that it would obscure too much of the other detail should both be provided in the one set.


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Conclusion

If you’ve bought the other sections that are available then these two are a must have. The details included are superb as per the previously reviewed items, but I am a little disappointed in that at least one torpedo could have been included in the rear section and the second engine included for the engine room, rather than having to spend even more money to add them. There is still one or two more interior sections that are to be released which will enable the modeller to open up the whole kit which will look really quite impressive. Very highly recommended.



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Nice review Dave, having a full set for the type VII C, sorely tempted for the type IX as well, as one revell 1/72 IXC already in the stash. As you say real shame only one engine supplied, they did the same for the VII but no option for second engine.

Visited CMK shop, the other interior section is the electric motor room which is currently in stock, see link below

http://www.cmkkits.com/en/ships/u-boot-ix-electric-motor-section/

Keep up the great work

All the best Chris

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Hi all, just checked CMK and the stock for the spare diesel engine is low, so have ordered mine now. Just cant resist taking the IXC to another level with these aftermarket sets, now embarked on getting a full set over the coming year.

Thanks Dave for the reviews.

Chris

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Just received my Man diesel engine for the IXC, nice leaflet inside showing interior sets. Of note at the bottom are the following sets coming soon;

N72010 U-Boot IX opened front and rear torpedo muzzle doors.

N72013 U-Boot IX Exterior set part I

N72018 " " Weapon set single 37mm & 2 twin 20mm AA cannes

N72019 " " Torpedo Loading cart on sea

N72020 " " Weapon Conversion set new 105mm cannon and flak vierling (4 x 20mm)

N72021 " " Exterior set part II

N72023 " " Flak vierling 20mm (4 x 20mm)

crumbs gonna have to save the pennies pounds LOL

All the best Chris

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