Electric electric boat U-Boot Typ VII

The realization and control of submarines have always fascinated modelers. However, many have hesitated to embark on the construction of such models due to the inadaptability or complexity of the plans.

Thanks to its various parts, including the ABS plastic hull, this model is much easier to assemble. The immersion technique used is semi-dynamic.

The Type VII was probably the most well-known submarine in the world, as more than 1000 units were built in different versions.

This type is characterized by its particularly harmonious line shape, which resembles a ship more than that of more modern submarines.

This model of the Type VII b submarine is, in its basic configuration, a model to be assembled with all thermoformed parts in high-quality ABS plastic needed to build a pure static model.

Those who wish to make the model navigable and submersible will need the propulsion and diving kit. However, larger depth rudders must be used than the scaled-down ones of the stand-mounted model. A subsequent conversion from a stand model to a submersible model is not possible.

The hull of the VII b submarine consists of two ABS half-shells, the submersible tank, ballast tank, and the deck, which is thermoformed from thin material, so that all slots and openings are clearly visible. The tower structure is also composed of several thermoformed ABS parts.

All fitting parts as well as the two cannons are included in the basic construction kit.

The technique: The diving process of this model is semi-dynamic, which means that a pump and a flood tank are included in the diving set, but they only support dynamic (speed-supported) diving.

In addition, it is also necessary for expansion as a functional model to acquire the additional kit S02120311 which contains all the parts and accessories to prepare the transition from static version to navigable version.

In addition to this kit, you will need to acquire, in order to obtain a ready-to-navigate submarine: a 4-channel remote control, 2 servos to operate the diving and rudder controls, an electronic speed controller for forward motion, and an electronic speed controller to fill the diving tank. These various additional items are offered below on this page in the section "Items you may need."

 As far as the battery or batteries are concerned, the modeller is free to use the configuration he or she wishes, depending on the space available inside the compartments and the balance of the submarine, but we recommend the NiMH 12 V - 4000 mAh battery (reference Z03N10402F).