Super detailed and large 1/72 scale model kit of the famous German U-Boat ("Unterseeboot" or "Undersea Boat"), a military submarine operated by the German Navy in World War I and World War II. U-boats were highly successful in destroying Allied supply and merchant shipping in both world wars, and it wasn't until the Allies adopted the convoy system in World War II, in which merchant ships were grouped together and protected by a screen of escort vessels, that U-Boat menace was finally tamed. The German Kriegsmarine ("War Navy") further developed U-Boats in the Second World War, leading to a new generation of more technologically advanced U-Boats such as the Type VII, which was by far the most produced type. This big 1/72 scale model kit depicts the Type VIIC U-Boat, the workhorse of German U-Boat fleet. The kit features highly detailed reproduction of hull with rivets and welds, a new fin variant with "large glasshouse", Atlantic stem-post and changes to midship section of the hull faithfully reproduced, optional open or closed torpedo hatches, movable rudder and hydroplanes, retractable periscope, detailed FuMO antenna with shaft, detailed 20mm twin anti-aircraft gun on a rotary mount, detailed 37mm anti-aircraft cannon with protective shield, reproduction of 4 pressure tanks on upper deck, deflector antenna and insulators, and display stand with decals for U-Boats: U-997, U-995, U-295, U-324, U-307, U-1023, U-1002, and U-1105.
K**R
Nice Model, But the Detail on some parts is ...
Nice Model, But the Detail on some parts is a little lacking. Later designs like the U505 were better. Certain parts on Gun assembly needed to be fabricated from scratch. I am modifying the base Design to conform with another submarine type. A Flak-Trap Boot. I have purchased several after market Photo etch and resin parts sets to achieve this. I did notice that the Photo etch sets are more readily available for the Type IXc Boots. Hard to find some photo etch parts sets for type VIIc /41 Boots. Especially the Hull vent sets. Model parts fit well. Did take a while to receive since it was shipped from Germany.
H**B
Great kit at a great price
This is a finely detailed and crafted model kit from Revell. Revell in my opinion produced only mediocre kits, I always preferred Tamiya But I was pleasantly surprised in the level of detail. If you search online you will also find detail kits where you can add all the internal compartments for a very detailed "cut out" display and there are many crew kits available as well by other model makers. This model is very large, almost 40 inches so for $60 you really get a lot of model for your money. This a Level 5 of 5 on the difficulty meter even though it only has about 150 parts. If your looking for something easier try the similarly named "revell 1/72 U-Boat Type VII" from what I hear it's a much simpler kit suited for beginners but might be disappointing for advanced modelers .The Type VII C/41 is an excellent kit for the advanced modeler. Revell also offers the American GATO class Sub kit which is nearly 50 inches. Don't know about the detail or difficulty level but I'm definitely gonna try that one out as well.Now if Revell would only make a 1/72 scale type IX U-Boat........
J**M
Not bad
It was what I wanted but there were som fit issues as well as some flash cleanup I'd not had on four previous similar models. Overall, I'd give it four stars or an 8 out of ten rating.
T**D
Happy with my purchase.
Happy with my purchase.
J**M
Big model, Great manufacturer, Love it...
Great model, and it arrived in great condition. Looking forward to the day I build it...
S**N
1/72 IV Uboat Revell
Great Model at a great price.
A**R
Five Stars
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A**L
Four Stars
still in the box, will be built in the future.
D**N
Five Stars
Excelent product
D**N
Five Stars
Great model!
A**E
Super klasse Modellbausatz
Wer jemals den Film das Boot im Original gesehen hat und Modellbauer ist, für den ist dieses Modell ein MUSS !Passgenauigkeit und Ausführung sind sehr gut. Dazu noch der Marinesoldatensatz im gleichen Maßstab, einfach ein tolles Modell.
T**N
"Must Have" für U-Boot Fans!
Gute Qualität von Revell (neue Bausatzformen), alles paßt gut zusammen. Großer Bausatz mit vielen Details. In Verbindung mit einem Fotoätzsatz läßt sich das Modell von erfahrenen Modellbauern noch prima "supern"!
T**G
Perfecte service
Het was precies wat ik ervan verwacht had
N**N
Ein sehr guter Bausatz
Die Passgenauigkeit ist hervorragend,könnte ich feststellen da ich mit dem Turm angefangen habe.Alles im allen von revell nicht anderst erwartet
P**Y
Satisfaction
Nickel
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