1/144 Kriegsmarine U-boat U-96 "Das U-boot" - Neverland Hobby

 

1/144  Kriegsmarine U-boat U-96 "Das U-boot" - Neverland Hobby 

I've not heard of this manufacturer before, and it could be a reissue. As although Jadlam have it on "pre-order" there appears to be reviews of this kit dating back to 2023???

This is a "snap fit kit" which sounds like it might be a bit basic, but then most of the Gundam kits are also "snap fit" and they are note considered basic. 

Its worth noting that there are no decals, rather they are stickers...

• Scale and Type: A 1/144 scale plastic model kit of the Type VII German U-boat from World War II. 
• Features: It is a snap-fit kit, meaning no glue is required for assembly, and it features multi-color parts. 
• Included Components: The kit includes torpedo launching effects. 
• Dimensions: When assembled, the model measures approximately 468mm in length and 47mm in width

Neverland Hobby: https://www.neverlandhobby.com/list_9/21.html

U-96 (wiki) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-96_(1940)

This is also the boat featured in  "Das Boot" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot (the original 'uncut' six part mini-series version is recommended - esp in a darkened room)

Sources:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2023/10/new-from-neverland-model-144th-scale.html 

https://www.hyperscale.com/2024/reviews/maritime/neverland8001reviewbg_1.html - this has excellent photos of the parts and sprues.

https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/products/neverland-hobby-8001-kriegsmarine-u-boat-u-96-das-u-boot-1-144-snap-model-kit

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Neverland-Vice-U96-Laughing-Sticker-KRIEGSMARINE/dp/B0DCT7H1GF

1/144 SR.N4 Hovercraft (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) - Airfix

 

1/144 SR.N4 Hovercraft (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) - Airfix(reissue)

Airfix are reissuing this classic hovercraft kit!

Available for pre-order

• 276 Parts Included (including transparent roof)
• 2 Decal Schemes

Cost: £39.99

Produced at a time when British engineering was the envy of the world, the Saunders Roe/British Hovercraft Corporation SR.N4 was impressive in every respect of the word; a mighty craft heralding a new era in high speed, high comfort, cross-Channel travel for the masses. Entering service in 1969, these Mountbatten Class Hovercraft were able to cruise at speeds in excess of 60 knots, allowing operators to complete 14 return trips each day during the busy summer schedule. 

Powered by four marine variants of the Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engine, each unit drove a massive 5.8 metre diameter variable Dowty Rotol propeller mounted-on pylons, which moved to provide the hovercraft with directional control, along with powered fins and rudders. At the time the SR.N4 entered service, this floating leviathan was the largest passenger hovercraft ever built, equipped with the largest propellers ever produced. 

Allowing these fully amphibious craft to use terminals away from existing busy seaports, but close enough to still be convenient for passengers, you definitely knew when one of these mighty craft were inbound, because of the incredible noise produced by its Proteus engines. 

Everything about this hovercraft was spectacular, which also made it one of the most impressive Airfix model kits ever produced, one making a welcome return to our 2026 Vintage Classics range in 1:144 scale.

Source: https://uk.airfix.com/products/srn4-hovercraft-a09171v

other reference:

• Scalemates: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix-a09171v-srn4-hovercraft--1695199
• ARSS: https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/airfix-1-144-scale-sr-n4-hovercraft.286395/
• HF: https://community.hornbyhobbies.com/forums/topic/28373-airfix-1144-bhc-srn4-hovercraft-09171-hoverlloyd-scheme/
• There are also various YouTube build videos.

1/144 Baade 152 (V1 & V4) by NOVA / Angar 72

 

1/144 Baade 152 (V1 & V4) Novo Boxing by Angar 72

The History:

In the 1960s, an airplane appeared in the skies over the GDR that was destined to become a symbol of a technological breakthrough for the entire socialist bloc: the Baade 152. Developed under the supervision of German engineer Brunolf Baade (a student of Junkers), this jet passenger airliner was created as a response to the Western Boeing 707 and Caravelle.

             The first prototype, the V-1 (registration DDR-SWA), which took to the air in         1958:

- The first GDR passenger jet
- Design based on the Junkers Ju 287 bomber
- Four Pirna 014 turbojet engines
- Capacity for up to 72 passengers 

after the crash of the second prototype, the program was cancelled. Only three flying prototypes were built, and subsequently scrapped.

The kits includes:

3D SLA parts with 14K resolution – visibility of the smallest details.

**Retro boxart** 

 - in the style of the legendary NOVO

**Relic instructions**

- in exact accordance with the graphics, pictograms, layout of the NOVO instructions

**Decal in accordance with the prototype**

- the same one that the workers rolled out of the HANGAR in Dresden

**Assembly features:**

- The prototype in plastic was assembled without the use of putty - perfect fit of parts

- Cockpit with binding

- Individual elements of the chassis and flaps

Baade 152  V1 

**Technical details of the model:**
- Scale: 1:144
- Model length: 218 mm
- Number of parts: 58 elements
- Assembly difficulty: above average (4/5), for experienced modelers

Source: https://angar72shop.ru/tproduct/582478503502-baade-v-1

Baade 152  V4

**Technical details of the model:**
- Scale: 1:144
- Model length: 218 mm
- Number of parts: 58 elements
- Assembly difficulty: above average (4/5), for experienced modelers

Source: https://angar72shop.ru/tproduct/447747202372-baade-v-4 

other 1/144 BAADE 152 kit references:

• Scalemates Baade 152:  https://www.scalemates.com/topics/topic.php?id=481
• IPMS DE: https://ipmsdeutschland.de/archiv/Flugzeuge/Hain/Baade_152.html
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baade_152

1/144 Dailmer-Benz project-B - Anigrand Craftworks

 

1/144 Dailmer-Benz project-B - Anigrand Craftworks

"But, surely this is a 20 year kit?", I hear you cry.

Well yes and no. 

This is the start of a transition at Anigrand from "Cast resin" to "3D-Printed Resin".

• 64 Pieces of 3D-printing resin parts
• 7 Clear canopy/windows
• 1 Set water-slide decals
• Plus: Bonus aircraft.

https://anigrand.com/product/1-72-dailmer-benz-project-b/

Cost:$98USD + $16.50 Global Shipping

As a piece of nostalgia, here is the unboxing from 2007 of the old "Cast Resin" kit..

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2007/03/1144-anigrand-daimler-benz-b-unboxed.html

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2007/02/1144-aircraft-resin-kits-by-anigram.html