ICTINEO-II 1:28 697mm 27.4" Wooden Submarine Model Kit - Historical MilestoneThis is a museum-quality 1/28 scale wooden model kit of the ICTINEO II, widely recognized as the world’s first mechanically powered submarine with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system.
Originally designed by Narcís Monturiol in 1867, this submarine represents a major milestone in naval engineering history.
Model Specifications
Scale: 1/28
Finished Size:
Length: 697 mm (27.4 inches)
Width: 129 mm (5.1 inches)
Height: 166 mm (6.5 inches)
Materials:
Cherry wood, linden wood, copper sheets, zinc alloy parts, 3D printed components
Difficulty Level: ★★★★★ (Expert)
What Makes This Kit Special
- Authentic reproduction of the first AIP-powered submarine
- Fish-shaped streamlined hull far ahead of its time
- Museum-grade detailing and structural accuracy
- Designed for serious modelers and collectors
Kit Features
- High-precision CNC machined and laser-cut wooden parts
- Realistic copper hull plating
- Zinc alloy cast details including rivets, valves, wheels, and railings
- 3D printed structural components for enhanced accuracy
- Brass mesh, rigging materials, and flag decals included
- Complete display stand included
- Pre-cut wooden hull and frame components
- CNC processed wooden structural parts
- Copper sheets for hull plating
- Zinc alloy cast fittings (rivets, valves, windows, wheels)
- 3D printed detail parts
- Brass mesh, rigging, and decals
- Display stand kit
- Large-format blueprint drawings
- Illustrated step-by-step instruction manual
Historical Significance
First submarine powered by a chemical (air-independent) steam engine
One of the earliest fully controllable underwater vessels (1867)
Influenced later submarine pioneers such as John Holland and Simon Lake
