The U295 was laid down in 1942, launched and commissioned in 1943, she was a type VIIC/41 and was captained by Oblt. Günter Wieboldt on six war patrols. She was surrendered at Narvik in 1945. The U295 damaged only one ship in her career but has the distinction of never suffering a casualty among her crew. The U295 was sunk as part of Operation Deadlight in 1945 at 56.14N, 10.37W

The Model is the Mirage 1/400 kit with Mirage photo etch.