These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated
Description
The coastal Type II U-Boats became the first vessels of this class that were built in Germany after the end of WWI.  The improved IIВ series submarines were built in Deutsche Werke (U13-U16) and Germania Werft in Kiel (U7-U12, U17-U24). They all were included to the Kriegsmarine in 1935-1936. Two flotillas were formed with those vessels – the 1st Weddigen and 3d Lohs.


With the beginning of WWII the Type II U-Boats were in active use as mine-layers in ports and river estuaries of England and Scotland Eastern Coast, and also for anti-shipping struggle in the English Channel area. In the end of 1942 six Type IIB U-Boats (U 9, U 18, U 19, U 20, U 23, U 24) were transferred to the Black Sea. They were used there up to September 1944.


Key Features
Accurate copy of the prototype
Two version decal sheet is included
Includes display stand


Markings Available
U 20, Oblt.z.S. Grafen, December 1943
U 23, Oblt.z.S. Wahlen, Summer 1943


Model Information
Scale: 1:144
Number of Parts: 57 pieces
Length: 297 mm
Height: 94 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic