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05004 U-Boat
U-2540 Type XXI
The type XXI was the most
influential submarine design of World War II. When
it went into service it was the most advanced submarine
in the world. Essential to the success of the craft
was its design for dived operation. Compared with
previous submarines it incorporated three times
the battery capacity for submerged travel. It reached
the sensational dived speed of 17 knots. In addition
to the diesel engines and electric motors it had
what was called electric "creeping" motors.
This gave an almost silent submerged movement.
Most of the defence artillery was eliminated in
order to provide space for extensive detection
equipment and equipment for deceiving the enemy,
maximum battery capacity and an ingenious snorkel
system. By way of offensive weapons it had 6 bow
torpedo tubes. Although 118 of the type XXI submarine
were built, not many of them were used and several
were sunk by Allied aircraft in their home waters.
After the war the U 2540, which had been scuttled
on 4th May 1945, was raised and modernised. It
was the prototype of all modern post-war submarines
and was made using a revolutionary sectional building
system for the first time. The superior technology
of these submarines was adopted by the Americans,
British, French and Soviets and incorporated in
their own submarines.
Many details with decals
for various versions
Colors: 9 77 78 92
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| Model details |
Original details |
| Scale |
1:144 |
| No. of parts |
50 |
| Length |
531 mm |
| Skill Level |
3 |
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| Type description |
Submarine |
| Year/Period |
1944 |
| Origin |
D |
| Engine capacity |
3528 kW |
| Speed |
16 kn, 330 m Tauchtiefe |
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05019 New German
Submarine Class 212A
With the new Class 212 A
submarines the Federal German Navy has available
to it the most up-to-date conventional type of
submarine, equipped with state-of-the-art technology
for long-duration almost silent travel. This submarine
is the first in the world to be equipped with an
ultra-modern hydrogen fuel cell engine and can
operate submerged for weeks independently of external
air without needing to come to the surface. The
fuel cells are used for long-duration operations
at moderate speeds, while the diesel-electric engine
with batteries is used for high-speed maneuvers.
The submarine is powered by a newly-developed sickle-shaped
propeller. During development the highest priority
was placed on reducing the acoustic, magnetic and
radar signatures. The armament includes the newly
developed heavy-weight "Seehecht" torpedo
that is launched from six torpedo tubes. The new
submarine is expected to travel at speeds of ca.
10 knots surfaced and ca. 20 knots dived. Weight:
1,450 t. A total of four submarines, built by Thyssen
Krupp Nordseewerke and HDS, will go into service
with the Federal Germany navy in the autumn of
2005. The Italian navy will receive two submarines
of this class to be built by the Adria Fincantieri
shipyards.
Many details!!
Colors: 9 84 90 91
92
| Model details |
Original details |
| Scale |
1:144 |
| No. of parts |
55 |
| Length |
397 mm |
| Skill Level |
3 |
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| Type description |
Hypermodern Submarine |
| Year/Period |
2003 |
| Origin |
D |
| Speed |
27 kn (43 kph) |
| Weight |
1500 t |
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05022
OSCAR-II Class Submarine K-141 "Kursk"
The heavy, fast and heavily armed Project 949A
ANTEY (NATO: SSGN of the OSCAR II class) submarines
were used by the Soviet fleet, and now by the Russian
Navy, for attacking surface shipping. They were
specially designed to fight the U.S. Navy's aircraft
carrier battle groups. Their high submerged speed
allowed them to keep pace with the fast carrier
battle groups and attack them with salvos of their
24 P-700 GRANIT (NATO: SS-N-19 SHIPWRECK) cruise
missiles that can be launched underwater. NATO
is well aware of the great danger presented by
this class of submarine. The KURSK joined the Russian
fleet in 1994 and served in the North Fleet. During
its service the KURSK undertook two combat patrols
in the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean. Following
the detonation of torpedo warheads on 12. August
2000 the submarine sank, taking the lives of all
crew aboard. The hull was raised in 2001 and scrapped.
Displacement, submerged: 23,860 t; Maximum diving
depth: 600 m; Maximum speed, submerged: 33 kts;
Endurance: 120 days.
Model-details:
- Detailed
hull with flush engraved lines
- Torpedo tubes
may be constructed open or closed
- 2 detailed
propellers
- Clear view components for the window
areas
- Detailed conning tower construction
- Extending
components (periscope, snorkel etc) can be added
optionally
- Display stand
- Detailed decals with
depth indicator marks together with the insignia
for K-141 "Kursk" and K-526 "Tomsk".
Colors: 9 37 84 90
| Model details |
Original details |
| Scale |
1:350 |
| No. of parts |
44 |
| Length |
450 mm |
| Skill Level |
3 |
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| Type description |
U-Boat |
| Year/Period |
1995 |
| Origin |
RU |
| Speed |
30 kn |
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05054 U99
U-Boat
The U-99 was one of the best known and most
dreaded German U-Boats of World War2. Under the
command of Lieutenant Otto Kretschmer she patroled
the shipping lanes of the North Atlantic searching
for enemy vessels. The U-Boat's Atlantic prowling
came to an abrupt end on 17 March 1941 when she
was spotted and sunk by the British destroyer "Walker".
Almost the altogether 43 merchant vessels totalling
263,682 gross register tons
- Finely detailed
hull and stern
- Dire planes at front and stern
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Two rudders and ship's screws
- 20mm anti-aircraft
guns
- 3.5 inch gun
- Detailed conning tower with
periscopes, hatches and railing.
Colors: 8 77
78 94
| Model details |
Original details |
| Scale |
1:125 |
| No. of parts |
41 |
| Length |
530 mm |
| Skill Level |
3 |
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| Type description |
Submarine |
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05065 Submarine
U.S.S. Skipjack
For a long time the Skipjack was the fastest and
most maneuverable nuclear submarine class in the
US navy. Launched in 1958, the Skipjack was in
active service for almost 20 years and matched
the Soviet Victor Class in power. Its slender rounded
shape and powerful engine gave it a submerged speed
of 30 knots.
Model-details:
- Structurally detailed hull
- Propeller
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Reproduction of atomic reactor inside
- Removable
access hatch to reactor compartment
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Display stands
- Submarine turret with periscope
and snorkel & decals.
Colors: 5 8 57 92
| Model details |
Original details |
| Scale |
1:232 |
| No. of parts |
21 |
| Length |
335 mm |
| Skill Level |
2 |
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| Type description |
Nuclear Submarine |
| Year/Period |
1958 |
| Origin |
USA |
| Speed |
30 knots |
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85-5228
1:180 Scale USS Lionfish Submarine
A classic example of a WWII fleet submarine, the
Lionfish wreaked havoc with Japanese shipping.
Features:
Detailed conning tower, display stand, waterslide
decals.
1:180 Scale.
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05056 German
submarine U214
German Export Hit!
Based on the 209-class but featuring the propulsion
system of the improved 212-class German submarine.
Thanks to the AIP system of the U212 and U214
based on fuel cells, the submarines are capable
of long-distance submerged passage to the area
of operation.
On 22nd April 2004 the first U214 for the Greek
Navy was named 'Papanikolis'.
| Model details |
Original details |
| Scale |
1:144 |
| No. of parts |
65 |
| Length |
451 mm |
| Skill Level |
9 |
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| Type description |
Submarine |
| Year/Period |
2004 |
| Origin |
D |
| Speed |
27 kn (43 km/h) |
| Weight |
1700 t |
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HMS HOOD
Length overall: 262.3m Beam: 32.0m Displacement: 42560t The third and last HOOD was the mighty battle cruiser, which was laid down in 1915 as a class of four, and finally completed until 1920. Certainly she was the most powerful warship of her day and her displacement of 41,200 tons made far and away the heaviest capital ship in the world for Twenty years. In September 1940, Hood spent the winter of 1940-41 on patrols in the northern waters around Iceland watching over any attempted break out by German heavy units. She was thus still employed in May 1941 when Bismarck and Prince Eugen got through the Patrols. Hood and the brand new battleship the Prince of Wales were dispatched to intercept and destroy the German Ships before they broke loose on the British Convoy routes. 24 May 1941, fire was opened at 05.52 at a range of 25,000 yards and Hood and the Prince of Wales were steering towards Bismarck to close the range. The German ship at once replied very accurately and on her third salvo she hit Hood close to the main mast setting her on fire. At 05.55 the British ships began to turn broadside on to the Germans to enable all guns to open fire. As they did so Bismarck fifth salvo struck Hood with devastating effect. A thousand feet high explosion tore her apart and she split in two sinking in less than two minutes. There were only three survivors from her crew of 1,415.
| Scale |
1:350 |
| Model Brief |
Length: 749.4 mm Width: 59.5mm |
| Total Plastic Parts |
533 pcs |
| Box Size |
78X25X7.8CM |
| Photo Etched Parts |
Photo etched radars, ladders and rope |
| Total Sprues |
8pcs sprues plus lower hull, upper hull, 4 decks and waterline plate and display stand |
| Decal Marking |
1941 |
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05009 U-Boot Type VII D
One of the most important weapons used in marine warfare was the mine. In order to bring this weapon close to the enemy shipping lanes, the German Navy used special submarines. The type VII D was a lengthened sub-variant of the successful type VII C battle submarine. To enable it to transport and lay type SMA moored mines a section with five mine silos each holding 3 SMA mines was incorporated behind the conning tower. This extended the overall length by 9.80 m. As these submarines were otherwise the same as the type VIIC, unlike the large mine layers, they could be used against enemy vessels in the Battle of the Atlantic. The six subs (U-213 - U-218) were built at the Germania shipyard at Kiel and engaged in a total of 31 operations against the enemy, in which they sank 10 ships with a total of 42,622 GRT. By the end of the war five of these submarines had been sunk and became iron coffins for 241 submariners. Only U-218 survived the war and arrived in Bergen, Norway on 8.5.1945. This one finally sank during Operation Deadlight on 4.12.1945 while towing HMS Southdown.
Model-details:
- New mould
- Detailed conning tower
- Mine silo section behind tower
- Highly detailed hull with representations of with rivets and welds
- Long hull version with mine throwing area
- Imitation flooding vents
- Detailed deck
- Detailed rudder and propellers
- Periscope can be extended and retracted into different positions
- Detailed tower bridge and side walls
- Decals for 6 submarines
Colors: 57 69 77 92
Model details
- Scale 1:144
- No. of parts 85
- Length 531 mm
- Skill Level 3
Original details
- Type description minelaying U-boat
- Year/Period 1939-1944
- Origin D
- Engine capacity 2355 kW
- Speed 31 kph
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