I bought a real German U-boat and I am not talking about a badge!

[Jody]

Hi folks,
Well to be a little more precise, I bought a WWII produced U-boat from the late 1930's early 1940's, but it is a little smaller than the standard Type II, Type VII or Type IX.

Here it is. Everything is 100% original, except the flag has been replaced by a period made example for use by toy soldiers. It even has the original key, which is a lot more cost effective than diesel or electric motors.

So what do you think? Well it was sure good enough for U-boat ace Joachim Schepke who gave one to the son of the famous skier Toni Plenk. The little boy's name is Horst Plenk.

Regards,
Jody

[Jody]

U-boat

Another view.

[Jody]

U-boat

Conning tower.

[Jody]

U-boat

With photo!

[Jody]

U-boat

Photo of Schepke and Horst Plenk.

[Jody]

U-boat

Close-up!

[Ian Lim]

very nice U boat. thank for sharing.
is it still working?

[Jody]

U-boat

very nice U boat. thank for sharing.
is it still working?

Hello,
Yes it still works. Wind the key and the propeller turns. To be honest, I don't plan on winding the key very often.

Regards,
Jody

[Ray Brown]

Wow! What an outstanding find! The picture is a wonderful addition also-Well done! -Ray>

[Jody]

Toy U-boat

Here is a rather beat up example (with some missing parts) on display at the WW2 museum in Boston. I like mine better!

http://www.museumofworldwarii.com/Tour.htm

[TerryG]

Brilliant! An great addition to any collection! Well done indeed.

[NOR_collector]

Thats a real great u-boat mate!
To bad that the flag has been replaced.

regards,
André

[Marc Garlasco]

Jody,
I would caution you with that one. If you put it in the bath there is no telling what it will shoot off...
Marc

PS - great, and unique!

[Peter Wiking]

Nice piece.

Peter

Jody,
Very nice toy. It is made by Arnold. There should be an eagle on the front of the conning tower. Arnold made these postwar as well, with a white US star on the side (and minus the eagle).
Regards,
Fred