War Fish Models :: Type XXI U-boat

Germany's Type XXI U-boat, introduced at the end of WWII, was the first "true submarine." Equipped with a snorkel for its diesel engines, air conditioning, advanced hydrophones, and hydrodynamic streamlining, it could operate submerged continuously and influenced postwar submarine design for decades.

War Fish Models' Type XXI offers a replica with museum scale detail. Produced from masters created by Doug Badgley and Matt Thor, this impressive kit accurately duplicates the sleek lines of the original with detailed deck and conning tower, gun turrets, scribed torpedo shutters and flood openings.

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Kit details were engineered with the R/C modeler in mind. The two piece epoxy GRP hull simplifies assembly and ensures a robust model. Control surface mounting and linkage arrangement is prefabricated to ensure quick and relaible results. The ample interior dimensions enable easy installation of your ballast system of choice.

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Each kit includes:

GRP epoxy hull halves with scribed detail.
Epoxy GRP conning tower.
Cast resin turrets with moveable brass gun barrels.
Cast resin control surfaces with shafts.
Photo etched brass deck detail set.
Stainless steel propeller shafts with thrust bearings.
Cast resin WTC mounts and thrust bearing bulkhead.
Control linkage set (includes mounting plates, control arms, etc. for rudder & stern planes and bow planes).
Two brass propellers.

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Technical Specifications:

Scale: 1/48
Length: 62.9 inches
Beam: 5.41 inches

Skill level: Advanced

How to order:

Type XXI U-boat kit - $800 (US) plus shipping.