LIBRARY
We’re building a library of model related information in PDF format. PDFs (Portable Document Files) require Acrobat Reader , get the latest HERE.
U-BOATS
U-BOATS: U-BRASS Vent/Flood PE SET INSTRUCTIONS (PDF 680kb)
The instructions to the U-Brass PE kit for the Revell 1:72 VIIC (/41 and B)
U-BOATS: U-BRASS Vent/Flood COMPANION REPORT (PDF 366kb)
(This is a KEY PIECE of the kit - All major boatyard patterns are explained)
Download the companion FLOOD PATTERN REPORT (PDF 366kb) by Dougie Martindale to find out what pattern your boat had. This carefully researched 18 page article shows the major differences between boats: different flood patterns, exhaust ports and more. This article is interesting and a key part of the kit! This is the information you need to make an accurate boat that stands out from the rest.
U-BOATS: U-BOAT COLOURS (PDF 935kb)
Download U-Boat Colours (PDF 935kb) by Dougie Martindale to find out just what colour boats were painted. This well researched and documented 49 page article covers everything!
U-BOATS: THE SNORTING BULL
The snorting bull insignia was used extensively on U-boats. As the flotilla insignia of the 7th U-Flottille, it featured on at least 62 boats. For more details, you can download Dougie Martindale’s detailed article Snorting Bull (PDF 1.28mb) on the snorting bull insignia.
US SUBS
SUBS: GATO DECKS: Wood v Metal (PDF 220kb)
What boats had what type of deck when?
SUBS: GATO - CONVERTING EB to PORTSMOUTH (PDF 75kb)
What needs to be done to change yards
