Indeed, this one is coming from the other side of the pond. Revell of Germany just released their 1/72 scale Skipjack submarine in March, 2013. Here is kit # 05119 US Navy SKIPJACK-CLASS Submarine. Interesting enough, this kit shares the same specifications as the recent release from Moebius Models.
| Model details | |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Release date | 03/2013 |
| No. of parts | 60 |
| Length | 1067 mm |
| Skill Level | 5 |
– OVER 1 METRE LONG!
– 4-part hull
– Metal seawater intake and outlet vents (photo-etched parts)
– Movable 5-blade propeller
– Antennae, periscope and snorkel can be shown raised
– Detailed fin
– Hull with recessed panel lines
– Movable diving planes
– Representation of escape hatches and mushroom anchor
– Includes transparent parts
– Display stand
– R/C compatible (R/C unit not available from Revell)
Decals for all six submarines of the Skipjack Class:
– U.S.S. Skipjack (SSN-585),US-Navy, Groton 1968
– U.S.S. Scamp (SSN-588), US-Navy, Vallejo, 1961
– U.S.S. Scamp (SSN-588), US-Navy, Vallejo, 1966
– U.S.S. Scorpion (SSN-589), US-Navy, Groton, 1960
– U.S.S. Sculpin (SSN-590), US-Navy, Pascagoula, 1961
– U.S.S. Shark (SSN-591), US-Navy, Newport News, 1961
– U.S.S. Snook (SSN-592), US-Navy, Pascagoula, 1961
No problem, George. You’re not the first to be blind-sided by this situation.
David, thanks so much for stopping by and clearing this up. We appreciate your time and visit.
I’m the guy who designed the kit for Moebius. See my below comment.
@Jason: Jeannette got the news thru her inbox and I personally saw the specs on the RoG site. I can’t say 100% it is Moebius but judging by the picture, I don’t doubt it is Moebius either.
I’m just guessing here so bear with me: Since it is a RoG, perhaps it will be marketed on the other side of the pond only. It wouldn’t make much sense having the same kit under different labels at any USA hobby shop shelf. Just my opinion 😉
It IS the Moebius kit.
hmmm….
Gee, you’d think that on a close inspection such as a build, they would note the engraved “Moebius” logo on it… But that’s just me!
Did Revell copy it or did the reviewer get the name wrong?