ICM S009 Plastic model kit Scale 1:144 U-Boat Type IIB (1939) German submarine

The U-Boat Type IIB submarine plastic model kit in 1/144 scale by ICM represents a compact German coastal submarine used during the early phase of World War II. This unpainted and unassembled plastic model kit depicts the Type IIB, one of the early operational submarines that served primarily in training and coastal patrol roles.

The Type II submarines were developed in the 1930s as small coastal vessels designed for short-range patrol missions. The Type IIB variant was an improved version with increased fuel capacity and operational range compared to earlier models, allowing it to operate more effectively in nearby sea areas during the first years of World War II.

U-Boat Type IIB (1939) - Early World War II Coastal Submarine

The Type IIB submarines were relatively small compared to later ocean-going submarine classes. Their compact size made them suitable for training new submarine crews and for coastal patrol duties in European waters during the early stages of the war.

For modelers: The long, narrow hull of the Type IIB submarine benefits from careful alignment of the hull halves before final assembly. Painting the hull and deck separately before attaching small external details can help achieve a clean finish on a 1/144 scale submarine model.

Kit Contents

• 55 plastic parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions in Eastern European and English

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/144
• Model (SKU): ICMS009
• Type: Fleet Model Kit
• Subject: U-Boat Type IIB (1939)
• Class: Coastal submarine
• Subject country: Germany
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by ICM belongs to the Fleet model kits category and represents a World War II submarine used for coastal naval operations.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.