Hobby Boss 83522 French Submarine Surcouf (1/350) – plastic model kit

We present a unique plastic model kit – Hobby Boss 83522 French Submarine Surcouf in 1:350 scale. Developed by the renowned Hobby Boss brand, this set allows you to recreate one of the most fascinating and controversial submarines of the interwar period and World War II.

Surcouf was a French submarine classified as an “undersea cruiser.” Ordered in 1927, launched in 1929, and commissioned in May 1934, for many years it was the largest submarine in the world until the appearance of the Japanese I-400. This vessel is permanently inscribed in naval history, sparking many controversies and conspiracy theories regarding its World War II service and its mysterious sinking in the Caribbean in 1942 after a collision with the American freighter SS Thompson Lykes.

• Model scale: 1:350
• Country of operation: France
• Historic period: interwar period, World War II
• Material: plastic (injection-molded) + photo-etched parts
• Number of parts: over 60
• Add-ons: over 10 photo-etched elements (including nameplate, railings), display stand
• Set contents: submarine model, 2 MB.411 reconnaissance aircraft models, display stand
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers

The model features excellent detail quality and accurately replicates characteristic features of the Surcouf, such as the conning tower with twin 203 mm gun and built-in aircraft hangar. The photo-etched railings and robust display stand allow for an impressive presentation of the completed model.

This product is sure to appeal to military and naval history enthusiasts, as well as modelers seeking unconventional projects with rare and interesting subjects for their collections. With its balanced difficulty level, the Hobby Boss Surcouf is an attractive choice both for intermediate and experienced modelers seeking ambitious challenges.