subhunter13

hey guys,

Can anyone tell me if a 1/144 scale surcouf RC sub would be big enough to take standard
equipment like torpidoes and servos.

thanks,

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barnstormerboats

The surcouf was 361' long making the model 30.5" at 1/144 scale.

It most certianly can be done in RC. I am considering making this model for use as a combat model. Its high mounted 8" guns make it an awesome combat model capable of surfacing, firing and diving with all its penetrable surface below the waterline.

Did you know where a kit for this boat is available in 1/144 scale?

gantu

Hi tim go for her very rar model, i think some frech guy did her with r/c have to look for the URL.

Also look [link=http://groups.msn.com/Surcouf/morefromfrank.msnw?Page=1]here[/link].

Gantu

subhunter13

hey guys,

I didn't have much luck either.
If you dont get the plans,find the real size of the boat and
devide it by 144 I think you get the scale.
As for where you get the plans you could find pictures of it
from all different angles and try making a plan yourself or
you could buy the plan from a site. I know one that has plans for ANY
WWII ship and more but the address is long and I'm at the library and
don't have the piece of paper I wrote it on. I'll get it when I'm at home
and post it to you.

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barnstormerboats

I have the plans available in 1/144 scale. I am just trying to decide if I should do the Surcouf or the IJN-400. The IJN is a bit bigger but I like the Surcoufs twin 8" guns. Not something you see on submarines very often.

gantu

Hi tim,

i do have the original plans of the surcourf. It would be better to build her in 1/72 scale more space for the equickment.

Gantu

coast219

Hi guys,
Take a look at this:

http://www.excite.co.jp/world/englis...=JAEN&wb_dis=2

Be sure to click on the videos.
Not sure if it's 1/144 but it sure is a great looking sub.

Romel

barnstormerboats

I agree that as a model, It would be better a bit larger. But I would like to use this in warship combat, so the scale must be 1/144.

subhunter13

Here It is,

http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/commun...pid=231663&ck=

It also has plans for warships to.

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herrmill

Either 1/72 oer 1/144 would be an interesting scale for this model. I'd plunk down the $$ for a decent 1/72 kit so it would fit in with my other conversions I'm building.

Chuck