Revell – 05114 – German Submarine TYPE IX C (U505 late)

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German Submarine TYPE IX C (U505 late)

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of a German WWII Submarine Type IX, variant C. One of the most produced in the IX family together with the C/40. Class IX was designed during 1935-1936 and produced during all the war, 95 units were completed. Type IX C had mine layer capabilities, as well as six torpedoes tubes, four at the bow and two at the stern.

Released in 2013 this kit was the initial release of the Revell Submarine class TYPE IX in 1/72 scale. Kit features over 160 parts and measures over a meter once build. Kit is correct in shape and proportions and well detailed though a plethora of after-market detail sets are available to improve the model.

Kit features:

  • Later Version with Mk III Conning Tower (Larger Winter-Garden)
  • Highly Detailed Hull with Rivet and Weld Line Structure
  • Imitation Flood Vents and Doors
  • Faithfully reproduced Deck detail
  • Bot Bow and Stern Torpedo Doors in the Open or Closed position
  • Moveable Ruder Assembly in the Stern
  • Detailed Propellers
  • Moving Hydroplanes
  • Retractable Periscope and Antennas
  • Detailed Conning Tower Platforms
  • Detailed upper Conning Tower Side-walls with Aerials, Compass and Hatch
  • Separate Splash-guard on Upper Conning Tower Rim
  • U-Boat Net deflection Antennae and Isolators
  • Cord for the Antennae
  • Detailed 2 cm Flak Twin Cannon & 3,7 cm Flak Gun
  • Display Stand
  • Authentic Decal Set and Flags for two Versions of the U505, in German service, and once captured by the U.S.

This class has been re-released and upgraded with new parts two times by Revell since this initial release, both Revell – 05133 – German Submarine Type IX C/40 and Revell – 05166 – German Submarine Type IXC U67/U154 are newer releases.

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