ICM S020 K-Verbande Midget Submarines 1/72 – German WWII Midget Submarines

ICM S020 K-Verbande Midget Submarines 1/72 is a plastic model kit representing two German midget submarines – "Molch" and "Seehund" – used by the special K-Verbände Kriegsmarine unit during World War II. This unique 1/72 scale set allows for accurate recreation of extraordinary designs that played a significant role in sabotage and assault operations in European waters.

Model features:

• Scale: 1/72 – optimal for display in both dioramas and private collections.
• Country of use: Germany – Kriegsmarine.
• Period of use: World War II (1944–1945), as well as the postwar years (the French Navy used the Seehund submarines after 1945).
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring great detailing precision and ease of processing.
• Set contents: parts to build two midget submarines – "Molch" (a single-person sabotage submersible) and "Seehund" (a two-person model with extended range and operational capabilities). The kit includes decals for authentic markings and a clear assembly instruction manual.

Brief historical overview:

K-Verbände was a specialist unit of the Kriegsmarine active in the final years of World War II. It consisted of various types of small vessels intended for diversionary operations. The "Molch" was the first one-man midget submarine constructed for this unit, tasked with attacking Allied shipping in coastal zones. The "Seehund," on the other hand, featured greater range, operated by two sailors, and could carry two torpedoes. Both types played important roles in the Mediterranean and North Sea, although their effectiveness was limited by adverse wartime conditions.

Category: plastic model kit.

Recommendation:

The ICM S020 K-Verbande Midget Submarines 1/72 model is dedicated to naval history enthusiasts and to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5). It is an excellent choice for those interested in WWII military technology and collectors of unique submarines. The set allows you to independently create authentic midget submarines, symbolic of both German innovation and the desperation of the war’s end.

Perfect for solo assembly as well as for creating a diorama depicting K-Verbände operations.