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SgtS’ MeSS

Here is another great little model from this company that

specialise mainly in war-game figures and equipment.

Rhine Barge

Model No.: BO 3

Scale: 1/

Length: 41.5 cm

Parts: 4 resin, 23 white metal

plus anchor chain

These types of barges were

common along the German

waterways and were massed

along the French coast in

the spring of 1940 for the

impending invasion (code

name Operation Sealion) of

Great Britain by the German

forces. They were to be

used to ferry troops and

equipment across the English

Channel, this ultimately never

happened. Some had engines but those that were not powered

were to be towed by other craft.

This kit is cast in four resin parts for the hull and deckhouse, the

small detail parts cast in white metal. There is some cleaning up of

flash and mould marks on the resin parts but this is easily done with

sanding boards and a sharp blade but be careful not to breathe in

the dust from the resin. Some filing is required on the white metal

parts as well, this is normal with these type of metal fittings from

any maker. This kit comes with a deck house but it is also available

as a non powered barge (model No. BO 5) and a tank landing barge

with a front loading ramp (BO 6). The use for these models for

dioramas is endless as they could be incorporated in any type of

scene whether it is military or civilian peacetime display.

Many thanks to Sgts’ Mess for supplying the sample model, there

are other maritime related items in their listings so check out their

complete range by visiting http://www.sgtsmess.co.uk

Dragon

German Z-26 Destroyer

Model No.: 1064

Scale: 1/

Length: 37 cm

Parts: 500+ plus etched fret

Z-26 was a 1936A-Class

destroyer also known as the

Narvik-Class; this was the

early version destroyer as

several upgraded versions

followed later in the war. These were heavily armed warships

more like a cruiser than a destroyer mounting four 5.9" guns, eight

torpedo tubes, and anti-aircraft guns of various calibres and also

carried mines; a very formidable vessel. She entered service in

January 1941 and carried a crew of 336. She was in action many

times but in March 1942 she was shelled and sunk by Royal Navy

warships HMS Trinidad and HMS Eclipse with the loss of 240 of her

crew.

This is a very detailed model which is enhanced with the inclusion

of etched parts which come with the kit; it can be built as a full hull

model or a waterline version. It will look great displayed alongside

the other three model destroyers of this class that are produced by

Dragon.

Details of this model and the complete range of Dragon plastic

models can be found at: http://www.dragon-models.com MMI

base of Scapa Flow in the Orkneys. There she launched her

torpedoes and sank the battleship HMS Royal Oak and escaped

without detection. A victory that was short lived when fifteen

months later the U-47 was sunk with all hands by a Royal Navy

destroyer.

This is a great model and the interior detail is fantastic; showing

compartments containing torpedoes, diesel engines, bunks, living

quarters and control room. Further details are the conning tower,

movable hatches, rudder and crew figures. A set of highly detailed

decals are included for the instrument panels and markings.

Revell model kits are available from all good toy and model

retailers. For further details visit http://www.revell.de/en, @Revell

Germany or facebook.com/revell.

Flyhawk MoDel

Several months ago Flyhawk released a kit of the German WW

battleship SMS Lutzow. They have now released this limited

version of the kit.

SMS Lutzow 1916 + Bonus G-37 Class Grobes

Torpedo Boat

Model No.: FH1301S

Scale: 1/

Lutzow

Length: 30 cm

Parts: 332 plus etched fret

Torpedo Boat

Length: 11.3 cm

Parts: 42 plus etched fret and decals

The details of the Lutzow’s history were in the January issue of MMI

so I will not give them again in this month’s article. The G-37 torpedo

boat entered service in December 1914; she carried three 3.4" guns

and six torpedo tubes. She participated in the Battle of Jutland as

an escort for the battlecruiser Lutzow, during this action the Lutzow

was severely damaged and sunk, the G-37 aided the rescue of the

survivors. In November 1917 G-37 struck a mine off the coast of the

Netherlands and sank but with only the loss of four sailors.

A lovely little waterline model moulded in grey plastic which for

its size is very well detailed with excellent moulding, the etched

parts are also very finely

rendered; good eyesight

or a magnifying glass is

needed here especially for

the placement of these very

small parts. A perfect partner

for the Lutzow, a great scene

can be reproduced using

these two models.

More details of this kit and

the complete Flyhawk range

of products can be found at:

These are the detailed parts for http://www.flyhawkmodel.com

the torpedo boat

Rhine barges from Sgts’ Mess

All the parts for the Rhine barge

Dragon Z-26 destroyer (courtesy

Dragon)

Flyhawk Lutzow with bonus torpedo boat limited edition set

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