U-Boat Type IIB (1939) - German Submarine MODEL KIT No S.009 Scale: 1:144 The coastal Type II U-Boats were became the first vessels of this class, that were built in Germany after the end of WWI.

The improved IIB series submarines were built in Deutsche Werke (U13 - U16) and Germania Werft in Kiel (U7 - U12, U17 - U24).

They all were included to the Kriegsmarine in 1935-1936.

Two flotillas were formed with those vessels - the 1 st Weddigen and 3d Lohs.

With the beginning of WWII the Type II U-Boats were in active use as mine-layers in ports and river estuaries of England and Scotland Eastern Coast, and also for anti-shipping struggle in the English Channel area.

From Spring 1941 the coastal U-Boats were used mainly in training role in Baltic. - This kit is the 1st release from ICM for IIB submarine injection molded plastic kit in 1/144 scale - This kit included optional details ITEM NUMBER:S.009 SCALE:1:144 DATE:15.01.2017 TIME PERIOD:WW2 BOX SIZE: 295 x 225 x 40 mm NUMBER OF DETAILS: 60 MODEL SIZE (L X H): 299 x 88 mm MARKINGS U 9, Oblt. W.

Luth, May 1940. U 9, Kptlt. L.

Mathes, September 1939. U 19, Kptlt. J.

Schepke, March 1940. U 19, Kptlt. H.

Meckel, August 1939.

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1/144

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