New Submarine Model for Enthusiasts - USS Gato Class 1941 1-350 AFV Club

The AFV Club 1/350 scale assembly model kit of the World War II era United States Navy Gato-class submarine is highly detailed. This kit precisely replicates the details of the vessel and allows you to choose between constructing a waterline or full hull display model. The pressure hull is included, and the diving planes can be built in either the extended or retracted position. Additionally, precision photo-etched parts are included in the kit.

The Gato class submarine was one of the most successful submarines deployed in World War II. It formed the core of the submarine service of the United States Navy during the war. By the end of the war, Gato class submarines had sent some 1,700,000 tons of Japanese shipping to the bottom of the Pacific. They were largely responsible for the destruction of the Japanese merchant navy and a large portion of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Overall, the AFV Club 1/350 scale assembly model kit of the Gato-class submarine is a highly detailed and accurate representation of this historically significant vessel from World War II. Whether you choose to construct a waterline or full hull display model, this kit provides the opportunity to appreciate and showcase the impressive capabilities of the Gato-class submarine. With the included precision photo-etched parts and the option to position the diving planes as desired, this kit offers a comprehensive and engaging building experience for history and model enthusiasts alike.

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