HBM87012 USS Gato SS-212 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Kit Hobby Boss (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

HBM87012 USS Gato SS-212 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Kit by Hobby Boss

During World War II, the Gato class, and its successor, the Balao class, carried much of the burden of the submarine war in the Pacific. These new fleet submarines were successful boats that proved to be fast, strong, well armed, and suited to the long-range patrols necessary to fight in the Pacific. They waged war against the Axis powers, amassing a record of devastation and sheer killing power that was unmatched by any other land or sea assault platform. These new fleet submarines enabled the Navy to shift its submarine doctrine from coastal defense to open ocean attacks on enemy warships and convoys critical to enemy logistical support. This doctrine of forward presence and strike warfare by the submarine remains today.

Kit has detailed full hull, optional surface or submerged bridge and bow planes plus pre-finished plastic display stand. Includes color painting guide and decals for hull markings. Completed length approximately 5 3/8 inches.