U Boat Type 7D, 1/350 - AFV-Club SE73505

The U-Boat Type VII D scale model in 1/350, reference SE73505 from AFV-Club, recreates a German Type VII D submarine, a variant specialized in mine laying. This snap-fit/plastic kit is aimed at enthusiasts of military naval models who want to depict a WWII U-boat in a compact format suitable for display in a case or in a marine diorama.

The Type VII D submarine

Type VII U-boats are among the best-known German submarines of the Second World War. The Type VII D is a mine-laying variant developed from this family. Its mission combined traditional underwater operations with the laying of naval minefields.

At 1/350 scale, the dimensions of the real subject are reduced 350 times. This scale is particularly popular for naval models: it helps maintain a slender, recognizable silhouette while leaving room to work on exterior details, paint, and sea effects.

Model features

AFV-Club offers a kit dedicated to the Type VII D with specific hull parts. The build lets you choose between a waterline representation, suitable for integrating into a maritime scene, or a display with the full hull mounted on a stand.

• Plastic model kit to assemble.
• Scale: 1/350.
• Brand: AFV-Club.
• Reference: SE73505.
• Subject: German submarine U-Boat Type VII D.
• Option to build as waterline or with full hull.
• Simplified pressure hull included.
• Guns can be positioned in horizontal or elevated mode.
• Option to use plastic handrails or photo-etched parts.

Assembly, painting and display

Building a 1/350 submarine requires careful preparation of the seam lines, especially on the hull and on the small bridge parts. The fine parts, including the handrails, are best handled with a precision tweezer and glued gradually to preserve their alignment.

Painting on a primed surface makes it easier to achieve a uniform finish. The final look can then be enhanced with subtle variations, washes in recessed areas, and light weathering to highlight the hull relief. The waterline version naturally lends itself to creating a diorama with a base representing the sea.

Plastic model glue, paints, primer, cutting tools, fine abrasives, and precision tweezers are useful add-ons for assembling and finishing this AFV-Club naval model.