U-Boot im Focus
Type VII C & Type II B Decals
Luftfahrtverlag-START Decals
1/72 & 1/144 scales
S u m m a r y : |
Catalogue Number, Description and Scale: |
Luftfahrtverlag-START Decals
“U-Boot im Focus” type VII C – 1:72 scale
“U-Boot im Focus” type II B + VII C – 1:44 scale |
Contents & Media |
Waterslide decals and full colour instructions |
Price: |
Each 16.50 Euro plus postage available online from Luftfahrtverlag-START |
Review Type: |
First Look |
Advantages: |
Excellent references; wide variety of markings; decals printed in perfect register with minimal carrier film. |
Disadvantages: |
Instructions in German only |
Conclusion: |
Modellers form a large part of the “im Focus” readership. The fascinating articles leave one wanting to replicate many of the subjects found therein. These sheets make that possible by providing a quality set of relevant markings to individualize your build. |
Reviewed by Rob Baumgartner
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“Luftwaffe im Focus” and “U-Boot im Focus” are specialist publications.
Through the use of both published and previously unpublished photographs, they examine various aspects of their respective branches. This can include the operational and technical aspects of the service, as well the human side of those working within. Individual aircraft and submarines also take centre stage and many times one comes away wishing to model the subject in question.
These latest decal releases allow this to happen.
Each set is printed by Cartograf so the quality is assured. Everything was printed in perfect register and the surrounding carrier film is kept to a minimum.
For those wishing more information on the subject at hand, reference is made to the magazine that contained the original article.
Type VII C - 1:72 scale
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U-93 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 2
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U-96 – bonus decal, no article yet
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U-257 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 6
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U-258 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 5
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U-403 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 2 & 5
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U-454 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 7 & 8
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U-575 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 4 & 8
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U-581 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 10
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U-588 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 2 & 6
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U-595 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 4
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U-653 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 10
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U-702 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 6
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U-929 – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 8
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Unknown VII C Boot with Haifischmaul – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 11
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Bonus 1:35 scale U-4709, Type XXIII – details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 7
Type VII B & VII C – 144 scale
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U-10, Type II B, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 11
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U-24, Type II B, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 11
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U-93, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 2
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U-96, bonus decal, no article yet
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U-257, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 6
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U-403, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 2 + 5
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U-454, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 7 + 8
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U-581, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 10
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U-588, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 2 + 6
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U-595, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 4
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U-653, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 10
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U-702, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 6
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Unknown VII C Boot with Haifischmaul, details in “U-Boot im Focus” issue 11
These decal sheets are exactly what modellers have waited for.
It’s a chance to replicate some of the subjects that have engaged readers for many years. In contrast to the bilingual format of the “im Focus” series, the instructions sheets here are in German only. The quality is first class and enthusiasts should note that they will not be reprinted.
With only 500 copies of each being available, I wouldn’t procrastinate for too long.
Thanks to Luftfahrtverlag-START for this sample.
Text and Images Copyright © 2014 by Rob Baumgartner
This Page Created on 16 September, 2014
Last updated
16 September, 2014
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