This 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

What’s 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