Plastic Submarine Model Kits

The German U-boat fleet developed into one of the most effective weapons of the Third Reich in its war with the Allies and for several months the U-boats seemed to dominate the Atlantic. In October 1939 Admiral Karl Donitz, Commander in Chief of the German U-boat fleet, ordered Lieutenant Gönther Prien, captain of the U-47, to the heavily guarded base of the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in the Orkneys. In the night of 13/14 October the U-47 surfaced to travel through the barricaded Kirksand to the British main anchoring ground. With the second volley of torpedoes Prien sank the battleship HMS Royal Oak and retreated unharmed. 15 months after this spectacular victory the U-47 was sunk by the British destroyer Wolverine, there were no survivors. Most of the early U-boat aces achieved their fame and success with the VII B type, the deep-sea class of navel vessels (over 600 units were built of the successortype VII C). The U-47 (type VII B) was built by the Krupp Germania shipyard in Kiel and launched in 1938. Her displacement was 857 tons (submerged), her surface range 6,500 nautical miles at 12 knots (18 knots max.). Carrying a crew of 44 men, she was equipped with one 18.8 cm anti-aircraft gun and 5 torpedo tubes with 12 torpedo. Kit features: Detailed interior with seperate partitions, torpedoes, instrument panels, two diesel engines, sleeping berth, crew figures, Detailed conning tower, Moving hatch covers, Rudders, and Detailed transfers for the instrument panels and markings. Model length 20.9 inches. Glue and paint are required, and are sold separately.

For a long time the Skipjack was the fastest and most maneuverable nuclear submarine class in the US navy. Launched in 1958, the Skipjack was in active service for almost 20 years and matched the Soviet Victor Class in power. Its slender rounded shape and powerful engine gave it a submerged speed of 30 knots. Kit features: Structurally detailed hull, Propeller, Reproduction of atomic reactor inside, Removable access hatch to reactor compartment, Display stands, Submarine turret with periscope and snorkel, and Decals. Model length 13.2 inches. Glue and paint are required, and are sold separately.

The Russian submarines of the Akula (Shark) class are the largest submarines in the world. Designated by NATO as the Typhoon Class, these giants are of truly enormous dimensions: length 172 m, beam 23 m, displacement dived 33,600 tons. During the cold war the Typhoon submarines were reputed to be the most dangerous Warsaw Pact threat, operating mainly in the North Sea. In addition they have the important strategic capability to go under and break through the polar ice. The first units were completed in 1981. They are each equipped with 20 type SS-N-20 intercontinental missiles. These missiles with atomic warheads have a range of over 8,500 km and can therefore strike almost any target in the world. At the heart of the submarine there are two atomic reactors, that transmit power to the screws via two steam turbines, approx. capacity 100,000 SHP, max. speed 27 knots. Kit features: Conning tower with movable periscope/snorkel unit, Movable rudder and diving planes, Two movable torpedo tube hatches, 2 separate SS-N-20 missiles for display purposes, 2 propellers, Display stands, and Decals with variety of markings. Model length 16.5 inches. Glue and paint are required, and are sold separately.

From the depths of the deep, dark sea comes one of the most fantastic sci-fi vehicles of all time ? the Seaview. From the mind of Irwin Allen comes a classic adventure ship full of danger around every corner. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, originally a movie by Irwin Allen, debuted in September 1964 on television. The Seaview was the ship used to travel great depths to visit the last frontier ... the sea. Now, Polar Lights is bringing you the Seaview ? a reproduction of the classic kit from the 1960s. This all plastic assembly kit comes with a dimensional base ocean floor so you can create a realistic diorama. Requires plastic cement.

During World War II, the Gato's exploits helped the Allied Powers win in the Pacific theater. Kit includes detailed submarine model parts in accurate colors, historically accurate decals, display stand, and complete instructions. Features four guns and three realistically molded propellers. Model length 15.5 inches. Requires plastic cement.