05078 German U-Boot Type XXI with Interior1:144 Scale - Unbuilt/Unpainted Plastic Model Kit

I paid £12 for this model and to be honest it is the type of model you would pay 30-40 pounds for. The model is very big, highly detailed and very striking when finished. There is no flash at all. The manual is highly complex over 55 steps. The model is very complicated to make due largely to the fact that you have to paint, transfer the transfers and detail before assembly which is unusual for a build. You build the interiors first before you insert into the hull and then i would recommend doing a dry fit before final assembly. If you are into modelling, this is great build with experience. If you are starting out or have not alot of experience, then i recommend you stay away from this model. This model is undervalued in my opinion and should be more expensive. The subject is the William bauer, excuse my spelling, which was built by the Nazis at the end of world war 2 and was the most advance submarine in the world at the time having a maximum speed of 17 knots under water and could styed submerged for long periods of time unlike it predecessors. It was basically the marine version of the me-162, if it was unleashed in time it could have won the war for the Nazis as it could avoid depth charges easily. The Nazis scuttled it and was raised and restored 12 years later. So an interesting subject matter as well. Very cheap price for a great kit and is an eye stopper.

I am a 65 year old born again youth, who has got back into modelling since I retired. I bought this model back in February. It arrived quickly and was well packaged and I am thoroughly enjoying making it up. It is a complicated kit and is presenting a challenge to me. The sprues are clear of flashing, and although the instructions are far from perfect, by dry fixing and looking ahead regularly, the kit is coming together. I am working on about 5 models of different types and feel that I am learning quickly. As an aside, I am astounded at the number of reviews I read where people don't realise that they are buying a kit or get annoyed because no paints or glue are included. All I can suggest is READ THE ADVERT. Amazon provides an amazing service at competitive prices - I will return time and time again.

Still in box hence four stars. Arrived in good time and well packed. Looks to be well molded, and a good price. Due to German law there are no Nazi markings but submerged it doesn't need a flag.

Nice kit, very detailed hence rather taxing for an old man! But I enjoyed building it very much and I know my 12 year old grandson will love it (he's into all things nautical at the moment). Look on youtube for building tips and weathering. Highly recommended if you have the patiience!

Liked the fact you could choose either as a whole model or a partially cut away section to display the inner areas. I chose the cut away the Hull and show the innards. Took longer but the results were worth the time invested

Most enjoyable kit of an hugely important design. As something of a painter I most enjoyed mixing thinners and pigments to create the subtle (dis)coloured greys of the hull of a boat which had actually been in seawater. To that extent, I would rather have had the version with the full hull (i.e without the cutaway hull and interior), but apparently, this version is no longer made or available. Pity.

Have built this kit at least 3 times. Can't believe it's still under £20, Always intend to paint the details before assembly. Each group of pieces is a masterpiece. Different coloured sheets on the beds. The photo on the box is really good. Was aiming for that standard.

All of the pieces fit together great. Instruction a little unclear in places. Only reason for 4 stars. Really loved making it

Bon rendu après assemblage et peinture

まだ中身をみておらずパッケージだけですが 素晴らしいものと確信しています。 この商品はこのまま封を開けず眠りにつきます。

Dålig manual , resultat blev usch, kan bero på mig.

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Dit te bouwen model aangeschaft voor mijn kleinzoon, die na een bezoek aan de duikboot in het Marine museum te Den Helder graag een model van een duikboot wilde hebben. Dit model toont het gehele binnenste van de Duitse duikboot, die in Bremerhaven in het echt te bezichtigen is. Hij heeft er een bijzonder mooi model van gemaakt, waarbij hij met airbrushes het meeste schilderwerk heeft gedaan. Het resultaat is prima.