From the summer of 1943, a total of 91 Type VII C/41 submarines were put into service.
At this point, the operating conditions had completely changed.
The pack tactic rarely led to the successful detection of shipping convoys and special submarine fighters now patrolled large areas.
In order to better defend themselves against air attacks when surfaced, the Type VII C/41 submarines were given a tower structure that was expanded to form a large winter garden.
An erectable snorkel mast for fresh and exhaust air, which was movable in the model, and four waterproof pressure vessels with 5-man life rafts were further features of these submarines.
Thanks to better structural steel, the boats could now dive to 250 m.
The following submarines can be represented with the decals: U 292, U 318, U 998, U 1004.
Plastic model kit
- Tower variant with “large winter garden”
- Detailed tower with railing
- Detailed representation of the wooden decks
- Movable snorkel mast
- Atlantic stem and modification of the upper hull center section
- Detailed 20mm twin anti-aircraft gun
- Highly detailed 37 mm anti-aircraft cannon
- Replica of the 4 pressure vessels on the upper deck
- Highly detailed hull representation with rivets and welds
- Imitation of the flood slots
- Detailed deck
- Detailed steering system and ship's propellers
- Periscopes can be extended and retracted in various positions
- Boat hook
- Display stand
Scale 1:144
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue are not included
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