French Surcouf Submarine Cruiser, 1/350 - Hobby Boss 83522

The French Surcouf Submarine Cruiser Hobby Boss 83522 is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/350, depicting the French submarine Surcouf. This Hobby Boss naval range kit reproduces one of the most distinctive vessels of the French Navy in the interwar period and during World War II.

The Surcouf submarine

Put into service in 1934, the Surcouf belonged to the category of cruiser submarines. It was particularly distinguished by its watertight gun turret housing two 203 mm cannons, installed at the front of the conning tower. This characteristic silhouette, combined with its embarked aviation, makes it an especially original subject for a collection of French naval model kits.

The Hobby Boss 83522 model kit

Made from injection-molded plastic, this 1/350 scale reproduction measures approximately 314 mm in length and 26 mm in width once assembled. The model includes more than 60 parts and features a complete hull made in two sections.

The box set also includes photo-etched parts, a display stand with nameplate, decals, and two Besson MB.411 seaplanes reproduced at this scale. The clear parts and fine details require careful preparation before gluing to preserve the sharpness of the overall model.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a 1/350 submarine allows you to work on hull lines, the conning tower, armament, and deck equipment without taking up much display space. Using adhesive suitable for plastic, precise cutting tools, and a primer makes part preparation easier. Painting can be complemented by a light weathering to highlight reliefs and add realism to the hull.

Technical characteristics

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 83522
• Type: build-it-yourself submarine model kit
• Subject: French cruiser submarine Surcouf
• Scale: 1/350
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: more than 60
• Overall length (assembled): approx. 314 mm
• Overall width (assembled): approx. 26 mm
• Included items: photo-etch, decals, display stand, and two MB.411 seaplanes

At 1/350 scale, each dimension of the real ship is reduced 350 times. This reference is a model-making project dedicated to an iconic French vessel, both for its cruiser submarine concept and its unusual architecture.