U-96 Submarine
Eleven patrols, two dozen ships and the story that became Das Boot. The Type VIIC at nearly a metre long, with the interior under removable hull sections.
Pieces
Difficulty
Hours
Display Stand Included
Removable Hull Sections
Premium Collector's Box
Description
Ninety-six centimetres of the boat that hunted the Atlantic.
U-96 sailed eleven patrols under Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock, sank more than two dozen ships and became the most famous submarine in the world when Lothar-Günther Buchheim's account of life aboard her became Das Boot. This is the Type VIIC at 1:72, nearly a metre long on its display stand, with removable hull sections that open onto the crew and equipment spaces inside, adjustable fittings and interchangeable torpedo-hatch configurations. 3,565 pieces of the Battle of the Atlantic, from the conning tower down.
- 1:72 scale Type VIIC hull, 96cm long
- Removable hull sections revealing the interior
- Interchangeable torpedo-hatch configurations and adjustable fittings
- Display stand included
- Sorted in numbered bags
Premium manual with naval heritage notes. Build the boat.
What's Included
Shipping & Returns
Dispatch
Every order is dispatched within 1 to 2 business days by express courier, insured and fully tracked. You receive your tracking number by email the moment it leaves the warehouse.
Delivery after dispatch
- Spain and the European Union 3-9 business days
- United Kingdom, United States and Canada 3-7 business days
- Australia and New Zealand 5-9 business days
- Other destinations 7-14 business days
Shipping rates
Spain: free on orders of €50 or more, otherwise €6.50. European Union: €8.99. Other destinations: €12.99. The exact amount is shown at checkout.
90-day money-back guarantee
Not what you expected? Return it within 90 days of delivery, complete and with the numbered bags sealed, for a full refund.
Damaged or missing pieces
Send us a photo and your order number and we ship the replacement parts free of charge.
Full details on the Shipping & Returns page.
Build them both
Any 2 sets save 10%U-96 Submarine
The boat that hunted the Atlantic
In the box
Everything you need to build it
3565 premium bricks
High-quality bricks, compatible with all major brick brands.
Printed manual
Clear step-by-step instructions, one stage at a time.
Collector's box
A display-worthy box with the model on the front.
Numbered bags
Every stage in its own bag, so nothing gets mixed up.
Designed from the real machine, built by you.
Why builders choose 12GO®
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Other brick brands
Mass-produced, generic
- Simplified shapes and mixed scales
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Collector grade, built to last
- Designed from the real machine, in full detail
- High-quality bricks, compatible with all major brick brands
- Numbered bags and a printed step-by-step manual
- Collector's box included with every model
- Free replacement for any missing piece
Questions, answered
Are 12GO® bricks compatible with other brands?
Yes. Every set is moulded in high-grade ABS with standard stud geometry, so the bricks clutch perfectly with all major building block brands and your model sits alongside the rest of your collection.
What comes in the box?
Numbered part bags, a printed step-by-step instruction manual and the collector's box. Warships, the U-96 and the engines also include their own display stand. The bags stay sealed until you need them, so nothing gets mixed up.
How does Build more, save more work?
Add 2 sets to your cart and 10% comes off automatically. 3 sets unlock 15% and 4 or more unlock 20%. No code needed, the discount appears in your cart.
What if a piece is missing or broken?
Send a photo and your order number to hello@12gobuilds.com and we ship the replacement parts free of charge, anywhere we deliver.
How long does delivery take?
Every order leaves the warehouse within 1 to 2 business days by insured, fully tracked express courier. Spain and the EU take 3 to 9 business days, the UK, US and Canada 3 to 7, Australia and New Zealand 5 to 9 and other destinations 7 to 14.
Can I return a set?
Yes. Return it within 90 days of delivery, complete and with the numbered bags sealed, for a full refund.
