{"product_id":"rv05078-deutsches-u-boot-german-submarine-type-xxi-with-interior","title":"RV05078 Deutsches U-Boot German Submarine Type XXI with interior","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"h2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of 1945 Germany had the most advanced submarine of the world, the Type XXI. Thanks to numerous technical innovations, it was able to drive under water indefinitely, as the diesel engines sucked in the fresh air they needed through a special snorkel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for underwater rides and a threefold larger battery capacity, the sensational underwater speed of 17 knots. Other innovations included low-noise electric motors for creeping, highly sensitive locating devices and 2 cm anti-aircraft gun turrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model gives through the split left fuselage outer wall an authentic insight into this groundbreaking submarine. Many rooms are reproduced true to detail, including the diesel and electric motors. Insights into the command center and crew quarters give an idea of life under water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decal includes interior details and labels for U2540, which was put into service on 24.02.1945. After a short training trip U2540 was sunk on 04.05.1945 by the crew in the Flensburg Fjord. Lifted in 1957, it served the German navy as a pilot boat Wilhelm Bauer. Today, U2540 can be visited as a museum boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gm-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit left fuselage outer wall gives insight into the interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed surface structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed torpedo room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew living quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed command centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTower with internal structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed diesel and electric motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery \/ battery rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovable depth and rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable twin fly towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed tower construction with antennas, periscope and snorkel mast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis kit is produced in grey plastic so will need painting to complete.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"REVELL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54906757906819,"sku":"05078","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3593\/5266\/files\/rl05078.jpg?v=1734091453","url":"https:\/\/modeltune.co.uk\/products\/rv05078-deutsches-u-boot-german-submarine-type-xxi-with-interior","provider":"Modeltune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}