1/700 Hobby Boss Model Ships

Hobby Boss 1/700 Scale Naval Excellence

Hobby Boss has established itself as a premier manufacturer of highly detailed 1/700 scale naval model kits, offering modelers an exceptional range of historically significant vessels spanning World War II through modern submarine warfare. This collection showcases the company's dedication to accuracy, engineering excellence, and buildability, featuring vessels from the German Kriegsmarine, Royal Navy, United States Navy, and Russian Navy. Each kit incorporates precision-molded parts, comprehensive decal sheets, and clear assembly instructions that make these models accessible to intermediate and advanced modelers while delivering museum-quality results.

German Kriegsmarine U-Boat Fleet

The collection features an outstanding selection of German U-boats that dominated the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II. The Type VII series represents the backbone of the Kriegsmarine's submarine force, with the DKM U-Boat Type VIIB showcasing the early production variant with enhanced range and torpedo capacity, while the DKM U-Boat Type VIIC represents the most prolific submarine class ever built, with over 700 vessels constructed between 1940 and 1945. These kits feature accurately molded pressure hulls, detailed conning towers with periscopes and direction finders, deck guns including the 88mm SK C/35 naval gun, and comprehensive torpedo loading equipment. For long-range operations, the Type IX series offered extended patrol capabilities with the DKM U-Boat Type IXB featuring increased fuel capacity and provisions for extended Atlantic and Indian Ocean patrols, while the DKM U-Boat Type IXC incorporated improved diesel engines and enhanced anti-aircraft armament for surface defense. Each U-boat kit includes photo-etched railings, periscope details, antenna arrays, and authentic Kriegsmarine markings representing specific boats and operational periods.

British White Star Line Ocean Liners

Hobby Boss captures the grandeur of early 20th-century ocean liners with meticulously detailed kits of the White Star Line's Olympic-class vessels. The RMS Olympic represents Titanic's sister ship in her World War I configuration as a troop transport, featuring dazzle camouflage paint scheme, defensive artillery including 4.7-inch guns and 12-pounder anti-aircraft weapons, and accurately scaled lifeboats and davits. The kit includes detailed superstructure with four distinctive funnels, promenade decks with railings, and comprehensive rigging diagrams for authentic presentation. The HMHS Britannic depicts the third Olympic-class liner in her hospital ship configuration, featuring white hull with prominent red crosses, green stripe hospital ship markings as specified by the Hague Convention, and detailed medical facilities visible through accurately scaled portholes. Both kits showcase Hobby Boss's attention to the intricate details that made these vessels legendary, including ornate deck furniture, ventilators, cargo cranes, and period-specific lifesaving equipment.

Modern Russian Submarine Force

The collection includes an impressive array of Cold War and modern Russian submarines that represent the technological pinnacle of underwater warfare. The Russian Navy Typhoon Class (Project 941 Akula) represents the largest submarine ever built, featuring twin pressure hulls, twenty R-39 Rif ballistic missile tubes, accurately scaled sail with periscopes and communication masts, and detailed propulsion system with twin seven-bladed propellers. This massive kit captures the unique configuration that allowed the Typhoon to break through Arctic ice and launch strategic missiles from beneath the polar ice cap. The Russian Navy Akula Class (Project 971 Shchuka-B) attack submarine showcases advanced quieting technology, anechoic tile coating accurately represented in the molding, retractable towed sonar array, and comprehensive weapons loadout including torpedo tubes and vertical launch systems for cruise missiles. For diesel-electric operations, the Russian SSK Kilo Class (Project 877 Paltus) represents one of the quietest conventional submarines ever built, featuring distinctive stepped sail design, snorkel mast and diesel exhaust system, and accurate hull form optimized for low acoustic signature.

United States Navy Submarines and Royal Navy Vessels

The collection extends to American submarine warfare with the USS Balao SS-285, representing the improved Gato-class design that dominated Pacific submarine operations during World War II. This kit features enhanced pressure hull capable of deeper diving depths, ten 21-inch torpedo tubes with detailed loading mechanisms, deck guns including 5-inch/25 caliber and 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft weapons, and comprehensive bridge and conning tower details with periscopes, radar masts, and direction finding equipment. For modern Royal Navy operations, the HMS Astute represents Britain's latest nuclear-powered attack submarine class, featuring Tomahawk cruise missile vertical launch system, Spearfish heavyweight torpedo armament, advanced sonar arrays including bow-mounted and flank-mounted systems, and pump-jet propulsion accurately molded for reduced acoustic signature. These kits demonstrate Hobby Boss's commitment to representing naval vessels from multiple nations and eras with equal attention to historical accuracy and engineering detail.

Superior Engineering and Build Quality

Every Hobby Boss 1/700 scale ship kit incorporates advanced manufacturing techniques that ensure excellent fit and finish. Precision injection molding produces crisp panel lines, accurate hull forms, and detailed superstructure components that require minimal cleanup. Multi-part construction allows for natural assembly sequences with logical part breakdown, while slide-molded components eliminate unsightly seams on critical surfaces like submarine pressure hulls and ship hulls. Photo-etched brass detail sets enhance realism with ultra-fine railings, ladder rungs, radar arrays, and antenna details that bring these models to life. Comprehensive decal sheets provide authentic markings for specific vessels and time periods, including hull numbers, national insignia, safety markings, and period-specific camouflage patterns. Clear assembly instructions with exploded-view diagrams guide builders through each step, while painting guides reference authentic color schemes with specific paint callouts for major manufacturers. The engineering allows for waterline or full-hull display options on most kits, providing flexibility for diorama builders and display case presentations.

Expand Your Naval Modeling Collection

Complement your 1/700 scale builds by exploring our 1/350 Hobby Boss Model Ships collection for larger scale versions of many of these same vessels with even greater detail and presence. Browse our comprehensive 1/700 Scale Model Ships collection featuring multiple manufacturers including Dragon Models, Trumpeter, Tamiya, and Pit-Road for additional vessel types and eras. Hobby Boss continues to expand their naval lineup with new releases that maintain the same standards of accuracy and buildability that have made them a favorite among ship modelers worldwide. For complete product specifications, build guides, painting references, and company history, visit the official Hobby Boss website.