1:350 British submarines HMS Meteorite

Plastic kit of the submarine HMS Meteorite in 1:350 scale from Mikromir, with photo-etched parts. A captured German Type XVII submarine in Royal Navy service.

Scale1:350
Manufacturer Mikromir
Product EAN8591111069236

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13.96 €
11.54 € without VAT
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HMS Meteorite 1:350 (Mikromir)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the submarine HMS Meteorite in 1:350 scale from Mikromir. It is a small kit with fine surface detail, and the package is supplemented by photo-etched metal (deck and propeller) and decals. HMS Meteorite was originally the German experimental Type XVII submarine, which the Royal Navy took over after the Second World War and tested under that very name.

The real subject

The Type XVII was a small coastal submarine with what is known as air-independent propulsion. It was driven by a Walter turbine burning fuel with highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, thanks to which it could run submerged at a very high speed for short periods without a supply of air. After the German surrender several of these boats reached the Allies; one of the hulls was taken over by the Royal Navy, renamed HMS Meteorite and used to evaluate this promising but operationally delicate technology.

Building and painting tips

Cut the small parts off carefully and clean them up, and bond the photo-etched metal with super glue (cyanoacrylate). The hull can be built as a full hull for mounting on a stand. Apply a primer before painting and lay the colors down with an airbrush; on submarines, discreet accentuation of rivets and welds and light weathering around the waterline work well.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of submarines and naval subjects in 1:350 scale
  • Anyone interested in an unusual captured boat with a history in two navies
  • Fans of experimental propulsion and Walter turbine technology
  • Modelers who will appreciate a small full-hull model with photo-etch

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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It was originally the German experimental coastal submarine Type XVII with a Walter turbine. After the Second World War the Royal Navy took it over and tested it under the name HMS Meteorite.

Yes, besides the plastic parts the package also holds photo-etched metal (typically the deck and the propeller) and decals.

It is a small model with tiny parts and photo-etch, so we recommend it rather to more experienced modelers. A handy beginner will manage it with patience and super glue.

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