{"product_id":"1-35-dkm-u-boot-ixc-u-505-hull-set","title":"1\/35 DKM U-Boot IXC U-505 Hull Set","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/35 DKM U-Boot IXC U-505 Hull Set: The Ultimate Submarine Masterpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCommand the pinnacle of large-scale naval modeling with the monumental \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003e1\/35 Scale DKM U-Boot IXC U-505 Hull Set\u003c\/b\u003e. As a Type IXC long-range ocean-going submarine, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eU-505\u003c\/i\u003e is a cornerstone of maritime history. At this massive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this kit transcends standard modeling to become a museum-grade architectural project. Spanning a staggering \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"345\"\u003e2186.4mm (over 7 feet) in length\u003c\/b\u003e, this hull set captures every rivet, weld line, and hydrodynamic contour of the Kriegsmarine’s legendary deep-sea hunter with unparalleled physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Grand-Scale Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity \"Pressure Hull\" Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1\/35 scale, every technical element is visible to the naked eye. This set captures the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003eU-505\u003c\/i\u003e with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered saddle tanks, the iconic \"knife-edge\" bow, and the complex pattern of free-flood (limber) holes unique to the Type IXC. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the massive steel construction required for the grueling \"Grey Wolf\" patrols in the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Accurate IXC Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched from original German shipyard blueprints and the preserved vessel at the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) to ensure a definitive representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThree-Section Modular Design:\u003c\/b\u003e The set includes the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eAft, Amidships, and Forward\u003c\/b\u003e hull sections, expertly engineered for perfect alignment and structural rigidity across the entire 2.18-meter assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust Structural Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring a substantial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e3mm wall thickness\u003c\/b\u003e, providing the rigid durability and professional \"heft\" required for a model of this magnitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Deck Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithfully reproduces the intricate wooden deck slatting, drainage grates, and technical access hatches with high-relief texture that invites advanced weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e The interior is expertly hollowed to optimize material efficiency while providing a cavernous space for advanced modelers to integrate full interior lighting, motorized periscopes, or functional RC components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePremium Material: High Detail Resin White\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure your flagship project showcases the finest industrial textures, this hull set is crafted from professional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin White\u003c\/b\u003e, offering the ultimate surface for elite shipwrights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Feature Definition:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin captures minute details—from the individual structural bolts to the delicate texture of the deck plating—with surgical precision that plastic injection cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Smooth Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eSchlickgrau\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eDunkelgrau\u003c\/i\u003e maritime palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Quality \u0026amp; 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