Revell 05155 German Submarine Type IIB 1/144 – Plastic model kit of a German submarine

Revell 05155 German Submarine Type IIB 1/144 is a high-quality plastic model kit dedicated to modelers wishing to recreate one of the most important Kriegsmarine submarines of World War II. The model represents a German Type IIB submarine from 1943, which was widely used in European waters during the conflict. Detailed reproduction of the construction, realistic features, and precise workmanship make this set an exceptional choice among 1:144 scale models.

German Type II submarines were created as training and operational coastal units. Type IIB units, such as the prototype for the Revell 05155 model, participated in campaigns in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and during operations in the Black Sea. These submarines played an important role, especially in the early years of World War II (1939–1945), serving for crew training as well as minelaying and torpedo operations. An example of their use was their activity in the Black Sea after the submarines were transported by land and rail.

• Scale: 1/144 – ideal for modelers who value accuracy and a moderate finished model size (assembled length is 296 mm)
• Country of use: Germany (Kriegsmarine)
• Period of use: World War II (1939–1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Licensed product from the renowned company Revell
• The model consists of 55 precisely made parts
• You can add your own aftermarket parts to the model, e.g. photo-etched plates, making it a great base for further modifications
• Set does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit

Revell 05155 German Submarine Type IIB 1/144 is a model dedicated to both intermediate and advanced modelers. Compared to the competition, it stands out with a high level of hull detail, realistic panel lines, and the ability to personalize the build. I recommend this model to all World War II history enthusiasts and navy fans. Ideal as the first submarine in a collection or an interesting addition to an advanced model fleet. The assembly difficulty level is rated at 2/5 – the set is demanding, but won’t cause problems for those with basic experience in assembling plastic models.