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Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:27 pm
by Hoffman Grink
i know where ther is also a "smaller" one...
Image

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:29 pm
by Hoffman Grink
When I said "Smaller" I meant 1:40!!!!
The conning tower shown is actually 1:5!!!!!!!
So even that's not full size!!!!!!!

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:57 pm
by Schäfer
I was aware of the smaller one but not the gi-normous one! :shock:

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:09 pm
by Jim
Hoffman Grink wrote:I have an idea for where we could meet and possibly a display.....

Image

As usual old smartasche has it field away in the memory vaults.....

Now I wonder how much it woudl cost to get THAT on a low loader to a show near you?????
How Good would that look at an event
Nice website and good luck with the group.

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:51 pm
by Schäfer
Thanks Jim, much appreciated.

Kevin.

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:29 am
by les hearn
hmm i done a photo shoot on the u boat tower at bletchley
for those who dont know it was built for the film made by jagged productions (mick jagger)
enigma starring kate winslett
the film was made to challenge the american film that was produced showing the americans capturing the enigma.


unfortunately the "car park " attendant ....thats what we called him made sure we dont climb on it again
due to health and safety issues .............i called him a few names to his face .ggrrrr
one of the reasons i wont work with them anymore at the park until they change their attitudes toward us

the tower is sitting there rotting
they will not allow anyone to do anything to it to restore it back to its former glory
in my eyes it will be gone in a few years
as they seem to see it as an eye sore not an asset
i was actualy thinking of approaching them to purchase it .

just chopp of the ends and will fit on a low loader hmmmm ideas :wink:

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:26 pm
by Schäfer
les hearn wrote:hmm i done a photo shoot on the u boat tower at bletchley
for those who dont know it was built for the film made by jagged productions (mick jagger)
enigma starring kate winslett
the film was made to challenge the american film that was produced showing the americans capturing the enigma.


unfortunately the "car park " attendant ....thats what we called him made sure we dont climb on it again
due to health and safety issues .............i called him a few names to his face .ggrrrr
one of the reasons i wont work with them anymore at the park until they change their attitudes toward us

the tower is sitting there rotting
they will not allow anyone to do anything to it to restore it back to its former glory
in my eyes it will be gone in a few years
as they seem to see it as an eye sore not an asset
i was actualy thinking of approaching them to purchase it .

just chopp of the ends and will fit on a low loader hmmmm ideas :wink:
You took the words right out of my mouth, Les.

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:35 pm
by DAS MEDIC
cool website, its coming along nicely, funny there is a guy on there just looks like me :wink:

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:23 pm
by Schäfer
Latest news:

The U-Boat Society website now has a member's forum:

http://www.theuboatsociety.proboards42.com

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:17 pm
by Schäfer
The group is now booked into five major events. Smaller ones are also planned.

For full details please feel welcome to join our forum.

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:36 pm
by Schäfer
The group's first unofficial meeting was at Chatham Military Fair this morning. The turn-out was quite impressive (18+) plus a few other halves were there as well.

Our first official event will be at the Gunpowder Mill's VE Day show at the beginning of May. If anyone is interested in joining us then please pop along to Waltham Abbey and say 'hello.'

Cheers.

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:25 pm
by les hearn

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:41 pm
by Schäfer
Hoffman Grink wrote: Now I wonder how much it woudl cost to get THAT on a low loader to a show near you?????
Funny you mention that....

According to a source today, between £1200 - £5000, depending on where it's being relocated!

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 9:54 am
by kelp
http://www.hermann-historica.com/

Lot 464

btw website is excellent

Cheers,
Simon
http://www.2ndguards.com

Re: The U-Boat Society

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 3:08 am
by Schäfer
kelp wrote:http://www.hermann-historica.com/

Lot 464

btw website is excellent

Cheers,
Simon
http://www.2ndguards.com
Hi Simon,

We've seen that, thanks. They have a reserve price of 5000 euros on it (4000 pounds.)