The Type VII U-Boats, under the command of Admiral Doenitz, were the principle German weapons in the Battle of the Atlantic. In this battle, Germany hoped to cut off the convoy supply lines to Great Britain and force the British to sue for peace. The U-Boats caused greeat havoc to the Atlantic convoys during the early years of WWII but by the end of 1943 they were outnumbered and outgunned. The Type VIIB U-99 was commanded by Kapitan Kretschmer and sank 44 ships before being sunk herself by the British destroyer WALKER. Most of the crew were taken prisoner.FEATURES
1/125th scale for static display
41 parts in light grey plastic
Full hull with detailed propellors and rudder, engraved deck detail
Detailed conning tower, deck gun, & bow planes
Simple display stand included
Movable periscopes if desired

REQUIRES -
Cement, Hobby knife, pin vise and paint.

Finished model measures 530mm in length

Skill level 4 1/125 Scale