Trumpeter 1/48 scale U-Boot Typ VIIc Nuremberg Toy Fair

[Thomas_M]

Straight over the way of Zoukei-mura´s booth I had a nice overview to the Trumpeter booth. I could not miss sight of their new 1/48 (!) scale submarine U-552!

[Thomas_M]

This kit will provide full interior and also crew figures as shown on this prototype! I am not into U-Boats, but this one looks simply amazing. The figures give a nice sense of scale and "life" on board impression. Well done, Trumpy!

[Thomas_M]

See the open door at the right of the group? An employee of Trumpeter was as nice to light this area with his mobile: this is the bathroom with the toilet bowl and hand washbasin!

[LyleW]

Wow. That sure is a nice looking kit.

[KSaarni]

That sub is just so HUGE !

Lenght ~ 140 cm or 55 inches

Guess the price of this beast will be very very high ?

- Kari

[Tojo72]

Man that is one impressive model,can't be cheap.

[Thomas_M]

U-552 - Typ VIIC - total length 64.5 metres. Length in 1/48 scale: 1.34 metres.

I have seen this one close-up; it´s still a prototype here. But given the full interior doesn´t look bad at all, and add to this the figures in "action" I think the price could be well in the range of a Revell 1/72 boat including the mass of after market stuff. I have got no price information but look forward to this release.