USS GATO SS-212 1941

Description

Description: The USS GATO SS-212 1941 83523 model allows you to accurately recreate the USS GATO submarine of the Gato class as it was in 1941. This captivating model lets you relive the naval history of World War II, where Gato-class submarines played an essential role.

Features:

• Scale: 1:350
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Material: Quality plastic
• Model Dimensions: Length 271.5mm x Width 24.7mm

Technical Details:

• Plastic Parts: Over 20
• Number of Sprues: 3 sprues and a stand
• Release Date: 2021-06
• Special Features: The kit includes over 20 parts.

Parameters:

• Item No: 83523
• Item Name: USS GATO SS-212 1941
• Barcode: 6939319235237
• Item Type: Plastic submarine model kit

Box Contents:

1. Plastic model parts
2. Detailed assembly instructions
3. Photo-etched parts for the nameplate
4. Display stand included

Additional Information: 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.