BallsBuster Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Yesterday, at a show noticed that S&M Models are planning a new kit of Oberon Class subs. Perhaps it is an old news.... Sorry then. Here's the link to the announcement http://sandmmodels.co.uk/misc-news/o-class-submarine-and-the-westland-wasp-has-1/ Edited October 13, 2019 by BallsBuster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Says 1/700 on the boxart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 14 hours ago, BallsBuster said: planning a new kit of Oberon Class 12 hours ago, Paul Bradley said: Says 1/700 on the boxart! Indeed they are. I spoke to S&M at a recent model show and the 1/350 Oberon kit should be ready for SMW 2019 at Telford. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 That 1/350 O boat would be nice, I would have to get one of those....went to sea in HMAS Qxley back in the day......regrettably I never qualified for my Dolphins.....I got made PMU subs due to my skin having a nasty reaction the lovely environment that was an O boat at sea...…...so a skimmers life it was for me. A 1/48 Wasp would be the go as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Courageous said: Indeed they are. I spoke to S&M at a recent model show and the 1/350 Oberon kit should be ready for SMW 2019 at Telford. Stuart Well, that IS excellent news! These were my dad's boats and I'd like to make one in memory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallsBuster Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 The first one will be 1/350 kit... but might not be ready for Telford show - according to Mel at the show last Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Saw this and I thought it were going to be an "O" class destroyer from WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1/350 would be welcome as you could model a porpoise class as well with the original sonar fit and scribe in the aft torpedo doors. 1/700 seems a bit late considering OKB do two versions already. All the best Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Interested in an Oberon, and Boris has his available. But wanted to see this new one before I commit. Has there been any update on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 14 hours ago, Woodstock74 said: Has there been any update on this? When I spoke to Mel at the UK Nationals, he was just waiting for them to arrive. I have a 'Boris' O class and I'll still get one from S&M when they arrive. Any spares you have, you can turn into a P Class. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Any idea when this will be released? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/4/2020 at 12:10 AM, Mike Esposito said: Any idea when this will be released? Yeah, I'm still circling on this as well; still looking to add an Oberon to the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 emailed S&M models about an update on the Oberon and he indicated: "The O Class is due for release in November The first production run is completed and is 'In Transit' to me I am advised that due to the current circumstances this may take longer than usual So on schedule at this time." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Oz Mods has a 1/350 Oberon coming out: http://www.ozmods-kits.com/ship-kits-1350 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I have the Ozmods kit. Sadly with Mel of S&M passing, not sure what will happen to the S&M Kit. Julien 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I had been waiting for the S&M kit but it may not get completed or released now. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just pulled the trigger on the Oz Mod kit. A shame about Mel, the S&M kit is injection molded and I would have preferred to gone that route. Surely someone will pick up this project (it was imminently due) but I'm sure it will be ages before its resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Thought I might as well share these images of the S&M Oberon: 1/700 sprue: 1/350 Molds: With this much invested in 1/700 AND 1/350 tooling, I'd be very surprised if this never sees the light of day. I can just imagine it will take a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 15/07/2021 at 00:00, Woodstock74 said: Thought I might as well share these images of the S&M Oberon: 1/700 sprue: 1/350 Molds: With this much invested in 1/700 AND 1/350 tooling, I'd be very surprised if this never sees the light of day. I can just imagine it will take a while. Did anyone take over this project ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Not to my knowledge, 1/350 covered by Oz Mod, 1/700 by OKB Grigorov, both resin. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr57 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Steve B in Wagga does a wonderful Fibre glass 1/72 Oberon I have one to do H.M.s/m ONYX for the Falklands Fleet, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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