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Unassembled steel sheets for a detailed German U-Boat Type XXI submarine model kit with display stand

Metal Earth

Metal Earth German U-Boat Type XXI Submarine Challenging Difficulty Steel Model Kit hobby collectible

SKU CH-QZ1N-VCS38

A challenging steel model kit of a German Type XXI U-boat with 67 parts, a display stand, and true-to-scale exterior detail

  • Product typeBoat
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • Challenging build with 67 precision steel parts
  • Authentic Type XXI detail in licensed replica
  • Tool-assisted assembly needs no glue or paint
  • Compact 7.48 x 0.79 x 1.57 in display size
  • Historical WWII diesel-electric submarine design captured

Product Identity

This Metal Earth German U-Boat Type XXI Submarine is a challenging-difficulty steel model kit designed for adult collectors and hobby enthusiasts. The officially licensed product arrives in brand new packaging and replicates the first submarine class built to operate primarily submerged during the Second World War.

Build Experience

Assembly requires fitting 67 precision-cut steel parts without glue or paint, though tweezers or similar tools are recommended for handling the small components. The kit offers a demanding modelling session that rewards patience with a highly detailed exterior capturing the distinctive lines of the Type XXI hull.

Display Scale

The finished model measures approximately 7.48 inches long, 0.79 inches wide and 1.57 inches high and includes a display stand for shelf presentation. This sealed-hull replica has no openings, making it a pure display piece rather than a functional or openable model.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMetal Earth
Product typeBoat
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

Does the completed 7.48-inch-long German U-Boat Type XXI model generate any noise, heat or power draw while displayed all day?

The finished kit is a static steel model with no motor, electronics or moving parts, so it produces no noise, no heat and draws no power when left on its stand continuously.

What tools must I already own before starting the 67-part challenging-difficulty assembly?

No glue or paint is required, but the manufacturer recommends having tweezers or a similar fine-tip tool on hand to bend and position the small metal tabs.

Will the 7.48-by-0.79-by-1.57-inch assembled submarine sit stably on a shelf next to heavier die-cast models?

The kit includes a dedicated display stand that holds the finished model upright, so it remains steady alongside heavier collectibles without tipping.

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