05015 1/72 U-Boat Type VII C U552

by Revell

Product Features

• 1/72 Scale
• Skill Level 5
• Assembled Length: 36.73 Inches
• 150 Pieces
• 50 German Navy Figures Molded in Blue

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 37.4 x 10.4 x 5.5 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002HZ16O
• Item model number: 05015
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,779 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

Four torpedo hatches at the bow of the German U-Boat VIIC and one at the stern made this naval vessel an extraordinarily dangerous nemesis of the allied forces during World War II. These German submarines hunted in groups as members of ferocious wolf packs. During the assembly process, modelers can choose to keep the torpedo hatches open or closed, and additional armaments are situated atop the model submarine kit. A highly detailed 88 mm cannon sits on deck in front of the conning tower, while a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun can be rotated once assembly is completed. To give the German U-Boat model kit a submerged appearance, modelers can adjust the movable hydroplanes, stern rudder, and even extend and retract the periscope.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big One, September 17, 2007

By 

Sickly Child "The Sickly Child" (Fort Thomas, KY USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 05015 1/72 U-Boat Type VII C U552 (Toy)

Whether you build it 'out of the box' or as a platform for superdetailing with the host of aftermarket stuff out there, like wooden decking, resin interior compartments and/or lighting, it's a first class replica. It's deceptively simple from a parts count and assembly standpoint. It makes up into a fine representation of the prototype. Worth the cost.

2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 1/72 scale model of a Type VIIC U-Boat makes a dull mantel display, March 30, 2008

By 

Stewart H. Ross "Revisionist Historian" (Norwalk CT) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 05015 1/72 U-Boat Type VII C U552 (Toy)

Revell's 1/72 scale model kit of the German WWII Type VIIC submarine is an undemanding job for an adult modeler.
After the two halves of the sub are glued together, there's little left to assemble and paint. Furthermore, it makes a dull mantel-piece--not Revell's fault. On the positive side, the made-in-Germany kit holds tight tolerances