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Kerry COX (RedRoo)
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AFV's 1/350 IJN I-27 Submarine

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23 4 February 2022, 08:07
Zach Wilson
AFV club does naval subjects??? I am very interested in this revelation
5 February 2022, 05:39
Kerry COX
Hi Zac. Mate, AFV have got (to my surprise) some other IJN 1/350 subs, and here is a link to what they have. 🙂 google.com.au/search..HU_nBCMQjJkEegQIMxAC and here on scale mates. SCM Brand: AFV Club TW
5 February 2022, 05:46
Robert Podkoński
Fantastic!
5 February 2022, 09:46
Kerry COX
Cheers Robert. 🙂 👍 I had a lot of fun.
5 February 2022, 11:07
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Very nice work, Kerry. 👍
5 February 2022, 11:12
Treehugger
@Zach Wilson
I have the Type VIIC kit from AFV club, and lol, that kit in 1:350 is a little complicated. 🙂
5 February 2022, 11:54
Kerry COX
Mates. Thanks a million for your comments. 🙂
I have found a new exciting field to be involved in, and it's proving lots of fun. 👍
5 February 2022, 15:15
Kerry COX
Hugger. 'A little complicated' says it all mate. But the improvements that come with the after market upgrade sets is really helpful. Especially the decking.
5 February 2022, 15:17
Es-haq Khosravi
Awesome!
11 February 2022, 00:59
Villiers de Vos
A very nice addition. Hats off to you for all those detail work.
13 February 2022, 05:59
Kerry COX
Villiers de Vos Thank you my friend. I didn't realize how detailed they were until now, being a newbie to the genera. A must for those who are looking for a bit of a challenge. 👍 😉
13 February 2022, 07:30
Neuling
Excellent result. Interesting story. 👍
13 February 2022, 09:33
Rui S
How Kezza, what a Beautiful collection. Great Work Mate 👍
13 February 2022, 17:11
Kerry COX
Thank you Rui. That make me feel good mate. 👍 😉
13 February 2022, 20:53
David Taylor
Is that the Sourcouf in the background.
13 February 2022, 22:40
Kerry COX
Yes David. I just HAD to have it as I only just found out about it while researching what 1/350 subs were on the market, and it's history and size just blew me away. 🙂 👍
14 February 2022, 02:17
Kerry COX
I have still got some final 'touch up' work on the rails and flag situation. But basically. All 'finished'. 🙂
14 February 2022, 02:25
Robbie
Hey Kerry,
A little urban legend on your project about the Sydney attack. In Nov '79 the ship I was on (USS Chicago CG-11) did a port visit to Sydney. Two stories I was told by the locals while I was there. One is the ferry that got torpedoed ran across the torpedo fired at the then USS Chicago CA-29 and saved the Chicago from getting hit. The 2nd story is while shooting at the mini subs, a shell (obviously from Chicago) hit the Sydney zoo and killed a Lion.

Cheers
14 February 2022, 20:38
Kerry COX
Robbie. Thank you for that. And I was totally unaware of the lion story. ! But yes. The ferry was sunk by the torpedo that hit the floor of the harbor, directly underneath Kuttabul , the resulting explosion killed 21 seamen and there is now a navy 'ship' called the HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney. Named after the ferry to celebrate that event. ! navy.gov.au/hmas-kuttabul
14 February 2022, 21:19
Robbie
Wiki's version does not mention no lion as a casualty, but the 'ferry' was not moving but moored. Bad aim I guess on the mini sub but the Chicago somehow got blamed on one version where one of Chicago's shells hit the Kuttabul and sank it (along with a lion). With all the shooting and depth charging I am not surprised there were not more casualties besides a lion and a ferry. In the end blame the Chicago...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Sydney_Harbour

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Kuttabul_(ship)
14 February 2022, 21:57
David Taylor
You will have to do an M class to keep the Sourcouf company.
14 February 2022, 22:47
Kerry COX
LOL. Thanks again for the history update Rob. 👍 The retrieved mini sub is on display at the National War Museum in Canberra. [img1]
 
14 February 2022, 22:52
Kerry COX
David. Now you have my undivided attention. ! M. ?
Is that the British one with the 12" main gun. ?
14 February 2022, 23:54
David Taylor
Yes it is .Unfortunately M1 sank when it was hit by a ship as it was running just under the surface and was lost with all hands.I believe there was 4 built of the class only the M1 had the 12 inch gun fitted.M2 was converted to a aircraft carrier.M3,minelayer and M4 was scrapped.
15 February 2022, 14:25
Kerry COX
David. Thanks for your info mate.👍
As I was waiting for your reply, I did do a bit of research and saw the 'M' class and was suitably impressed with what I read. 😉
It will be put in my 'possibility' box of things to consider, as just now I have ordered the 'Show case Models' 1/350 Collins class sub, of which my son has served on three different ones in his naval career, those being the 'Collins', 'Rankin' and the 'Dechaineux'. As an AWA, achieving the rank of Petty Officer and ending up instructing on how to be an AWA. (Acoustics Weapons Analyst'. So that will complete my sub collection and keep my boy off my back about building a collins for him. 🙂
15 February 2022, 15:25
David Taylor
Looks like you might be getting Astute class SSN or similar as replacements for your existing boats.
15 February 2022, 19:58
Kerry COX
Yes. Care of the US boat builders I believe. !!!
15 February 2022, 20:36
Daniel Klink
Taddaaah! What a wonderful collection Kerry !!!👍
Congrats Mate 👍
25 April 2022, 17:47
David Taylor
Hi Kerry,update on M1.Ship was found with gun sheared off with fatal flaw.The mounting pintle went straight through the pressure hull to the main control room,thus flooding immidiately.
25 April 2022, 19:02
Kerry COX
Thank you Daniel and David. It has been a delight to immerse myself in something I really enjoy. A 'drift away' subject that puts me in a world of my own. Perfect for an old timer like me. 😉
25 April 2022, 20:16
Kyle DeHart
Awesome job!
26 April 2022, 01:58

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For it's day. This was one of the biggest submarines getting around the oceans.
This type transported the midget subs into Sydney Harbor where two were sunk but not before one torpedoed a ferry.
The remains are now on display at the Australian War Museum in Canberra.

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