Mirage Hobby 1:350 German submarine U-107 (Type IXB, Turm I) is a plastic kit of an ocean-going submarine with a full hull and a stand. The finished model measures about 22 cm.
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An injection-molded plastic kit in 1:350 scale capturing the German ocean-going submarine U-107 of Type IXB in the form with the original conning tower. The hull is split horizontally and is built as a full hull, so the model does not show only the part above water. Included are molded deck details, periscopes, a 10.5 cm deck gun, lighter anti-aircraft armament, decals and a stand for display. The finished model reaches a length of roughly 22 cm.
Type IXB was among the German long-range submarines intended for operations far from their bases, that is in the Atlantic and off the African coast. Compared with the more widespread Type VII it had a greater fuel supply and range, a longer hull and more spacious internal arrangements, for which it paid with less agility and a longer time to dive. U-107 was one of the boats of this series and completed a number of long war patrols; one of them is given in the literature as the patrol with the highest tonnage sunk in the whole war. The designation Turm I refers to the first form of the conning tower, that is the state before the later rebuilds, which added platforms with anti-aircraft armament.
With a full hull, pay attention to joining the two halves and cleaning up the seam at the keel and on the deck, because that is where it shows most on a finished model. Fit the small parts, such as the periscopes and the sighting column, only after the hull has been sprayed. The classic scheme consists of a dark gray upper part and a lighter or red lower part, depending on whether you show the model under way or in dock. Submarines had a markedly worn surface, so a highlighting wash in the free-flood holes, fine mottling of patches and a hint of rust at the deck transitions are worthwhile. The model goes well with photo-etched railings and lines made of thin thread.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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