Type VII was the backbone of the Kriegsmarine U-boot-waffe; the B variant was the 1st with larger extended-range saddle tanks. Kit has 2-piece full hull (with separate saddle tanks), detailed exterior hull and deck surfaces, deck guns, optional injection-molded deck railings and photo-etch parts (railings, anchor, antennae masts, conning tower deck grating, DF loop, flag staff, optional bow cable cutters and display stand with nameplates). Completed model is approximately 7.5" long.

Includes color painting guide for 3 schemes plus decals for ensigns and conning tower insignia.