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A GLIMPSE OF SOME OF MY COMPLETED MODELS

Type 38 Schnellboot
Steve Duckworth Steve Duckworth

Type 38 Schnellboot

After building the MTB and MGB, I thought is would be worth finding out more about the opposition. This study process lead to the construction of the first of my two Kriegsmarine models, a Type 38 schnellboot.

 I arrived at the type 38 by studying the 5 broad types of s-boots….

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Type 25 classe Räumboote
Kriegsmarine Steve Duckworth Kriegsmarine Steve Duckworth

Type 25 classe Räumboote

In May 2022 I decided to build a companion model for the s-boot I had built in 2021.  I like companion models, they make great comparisons.  It also fits with my small WW2 coastal forces navy that I've been constructing for a few years.

 There were only two problems:

  1.  My almost complete lack of knowledge or reference material for the Kriegsmarine; and 

  2. A total lack of commercially available plans.

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