ICM U-Boat Type IIB (1939), German Submarine

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 the ports and river estuaries of England and Scotland’s Eastern Coast, and also for the anti-shipping struggle in the English Channel area. From Spring 1941, the coastal U–Boats were used mainly in training role in the Baltic.

Key Features

• Accurate copy of the prototype
• Four version decal sheet is included
• Includes display stand

Markings Available

• U 9, Oblt. W. Luth, May 1940.
  U 9, Kptlt. L. Mathes, September 1939.
  U 19, Kptlt. J. Schepke, March 1940.
  U 19, Kptlt. H. Meckel, August 1939

Model Information

• Scale: 1:144
• Number of Parts: 60 pieces
• Length: 299 mm
• Height: 88 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 295 x 225 x 40 mm