Mikro Mir MM144-007 British Submarine HMS Meteorite Scale 1:144 Plastic Model Submarine Kit

HMS Meteorite in 1/144 scale is a plastic model kit by Mikro Mir representing a British experimental submarine developed shortly after World War II. The vessel was used by the Royal Navy to study advanced submarine propulsion concepts derived from German wartime research.

After the end of World War II, the Royal Navy obtained several German experimental submarine designs and technologies. HMS Meteorite was based on the German Type XXVI Walther propulsion concept, intended to explore high underwater speed using hydrogen peroxide–driven turbines. The submarine entered service in the late 1940s as part of British post-war experimental submarine programs.

HMS Meteorite - British Experimental Submarine

Commissioned in 1946, HMS Meteorite served primarily as a research platform for evaluating high-speed underwater propulsion and submarine hydrodynamic concepts. Although the experimental system proved complex for regular operational use, the trials provided valuable technical data that influenced later submarine development in the early Cold War period.

For modelers: The clean hull form of experimental submarines like HMS Meteorite benefits from careful seam alignment along the hull halves and smooth finishing of the hull surface before painting to maintain the streamlined appearance of the prototype.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/144
• Model (SKU): MM144-007
• Type: Fleet Model Kit
• Subject: HMS Meteorite
• Class: Experimental submarine
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: Post-war period
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by Mikro Mir is part of the fleet model kits collection representing historical naval subjects.