Trumpeter 06801 1/48 DKM U-Boat Type VIIC U-552

• Item Type: Plastic Model Warship Kit
• Code: 06801
• Barcode: 9580208068015
• Material: Plastic
• Colour: Unpainted
• Theme: Marine/Navy
• Submarine Model: DKM U-Boat Type VIIC U-552
• Model Length: 398.3mm
• Model Beam: 136.9 mm
• Number of parts: 1100+
• Age: 12+
• Model Includes: Plastic Sprue, Decal Sheet, Photoetched fret

Type VIIC U-boat (Unterseeboot) of the German Navy submarine fleet. 568 crafts were launched between 1940 and 1945, starting with the U-69 model. Type VIIC was in operational service early in WW2 near the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, the so-called "First Happy Time" when U-boats inflicted heavy losses against the British Royal Navy and allied shipping.

Between January and August 1942, German U-boats struck US Navy & merchant shipping in a phase of WW2 known as the “Second Happy Time” in the Atlantic off the east coast of North America, causing heavy losses.

Type VIIC was the most numerous submarine in service when Allied efforts finally defeated the U-boat campaign in late 1943/early 1944.

Trumpeter 1/48 DKM U-Boat

Designed with enthusiasts and history buffs in mind, assembling the U-552 model is a rewarding journey through time. The comprehensive kit includes step-by-step instructions, making it easier to assemble for model builders. Each component fits seamlessly together, resulting in a stunning replica that pays homage to the bravery of submariners during WWII.

The Trumpeter U-552 in 1/48 scale showcases the model's intricate details, from its streamlined hull to its array of deck features. The model includes:

• A complete interior
• Starboard Side of Hull in Transparent Plastic to give a full view of model interior
• 25 sprues and hull
• Etched Photo parts

Assembling Details:

This Plastic Assembly Kit is an unassembled and unpainted model that needs to be built using tools, plastic cement (glue).