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1/144 USS Gato SS-212 1944

by Trumpeter
$37.29 USD $46.61 USD
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Description

This is an injection-plastic ship model kit.

Gato-class submarines were the state of the art in American sub design at the start of World War II. Based on the previous Tambor-class submarines, the Gato class incorporated improvements that increased their overall patrolling and combat abilities. Modifications to the diesel engines and batteries increased patrol duration over that of the Tambors, and internal alterations provided more comfort for the crew. The class is named after its lead ship, the USS Gato (SS-212), as depicted in this new kit from Trumpeter.

Trumpeter's new 1/144-scale Gato is a large kit, measuring 66cm long (about 26 inches) from stem to stern. Sharp molding and fine detail highlight this kit, molded in light gray styrene. Construction is broken down into the internal pressure hulls, outer hull, conning tower, and outer hull and deck details, of which there are plenty! A fine kit of an iconic submarine.

Details

Code: TRP05906
Release Date: Dec 2006
Item Size/Weight: 70.0cm x 20.0cm x 6.6cm / 650g
Manufacturer: Trumpeter

Assembly Guide

Skill Level 3:

Basic Skills Required

Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.

To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.

Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.

Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.

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Cement Required

cement

This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.

A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT

Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.

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Painting Required

This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.

Paint

While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.