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Item number 80170
1:35th scale
German Molch Midget Submarine
| Item No |
80170 |
| Item Name |
German Molch Midget Submarine |
| Bar Code |
6939319201706 |
| Scale |
1:35 |
| Item Type |
Plastic Model Armour Kit |
| Film Accessory |
n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts |
1 piece |
| Metal Parts |
n/a |
| Resin Parts |
n/a |
| Chrome plate Parts |
n/a |
| Total Sprues |
4 sprues |
| Total Plastic Parts |
70+ |
| Model Dimension |
Length:310 mm Width: 62mm |
| Released Date |
2017-12 |
| More Features |
The kit consists of over 70 parts
- includes photo etched parts |
The Molch was based on torpedo technology, and carried two G7e torpedoes attached externally on either side of the craft. It was fully electrical and was created for coastal operations, with a range of 64 km (35 nmi) at 5 knots (9.3 km/h; 5.8 mph). The front section of the boat held a large battery. Behind the battery was the operator's position, which sat between two small trimming tanks. Behind the operator sat the electric motor. The complicated system of tanks made it difficult to control during combat operations. The first of 393 boats were delivered on June 12, 1944 and were built by AG Weser in Bremen.
