1/72 Revell 5015 U-Boat Type VIICArchetypal WWII German submarine and backbone of the Kriegsmarine wolfpacks. Kit has detailed 2-piece full hull with engraved detail and raised weld seams, hull reinforcing bulkheads, deck with engraved perforated flat texture, pivoting diving planes, well detailed bridge, retractable periscopes, conning tower with choice of early or late configuration, wintergarten with 20mm anti-aircraft gun, positionable 88mm gun/L45 deck gun, optional bow cable cutters, filigree railings for all decks, display stand, printed paper flag sheet (ensign and tonnage burgees), thread and rigging diagrams. Limited edition issue also includes 51 unpainted, soft-plastic figures (officers and crew) in 15 poses, including parade and in action. Completed model is approximately 36.7" long. Decals and painting guide for 5 boats in 6 schemes: U-69; U-82; U-203; U-253; and U-552 early and late - includes stand nameplate and conning tower art.
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