German Midget Submarine Type Molch (1:72 Scale)

During World War II, Nazi Germany developed several midget submarines for coastal operations. The Biber ("beaver") was a one-man vessel armed with two externally mounted torpedoes or mines. Hastily developed, it suffered from technical flaws and inadequate operator training, limiting its effectiveness despite 324 units being delivered. The Molch ("newt") was the first German mini-submarine, fully electric and designed for coastal missions, but it proved unsuccessful in combat, suffering heavy losses. The Hecht ("pike") was a two-man, all-electric submarine based on British designs, intended to carry explosive charges beneath enemy ships. The Seehund ("seal") was a two-man submarine used in the war's closing months, sinking nine merchant vessels and damaging three more, while losing 35 boats, mostly due to bad weather. These midget submarines were part of Germany's efforts to counter Allied naval superiority.

Details

Build your own realistic 1:72 scale submarine with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.

The kit includes a complete decal sheet for authentic markings and easy-to-follow instructions, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced modelers.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

This model requires painting and gluing to complete, We recommend using any of the following glues to construct this model.

• Revell Contacta
• Humbrol Poly Cement
• Deluxe Plastic Glue
• Tamiya Cement

Features

• 1:72 Scale Model
• This kit includes 35 separate parts

Contents

• 1 x Plastic Kit
• Detailed Building Instructions

Measurements