Tamiya 1/700 U.S. Submarine Gato Class and Japanese Submarine Chaser No.13 Plastic Model Kit

The Tamiya U.S. Submarine Gato Class and Japanese Submarine Chaser No.13 set is a 1/700 scale plastic assembly model kit pairing the mass-produced American submarine with the vessel built to hunt it.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

Over 200 of the mass-produced U.S. Navy Gato-class submarines were built from the start of WWII and they dealt a severe blow to Japan's merchant shipping. To combat them, the Japanese Navy developed the Submarine Chaser No.13. This set includes two of each type of ship, and parts for two U.S. B-24 Liberator bombers, which were used in attacks against shipping, are also included.

Special Features

• Includes two of each type of ship: Gato-class submarine and Submarine Chaser No.13
• Submarine can be built with various armament and in either waterline or full hull form
• Sub Chaser No.13 features detailed depth charge launchers, 80mm DP gun and anti-aircraft guns
• Includes parts for two U.S. B-24 Liberator bombers

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components for two Gato-class submarines
• Plastic model kit components for two Submarine Chaser No.13 vessels
• Parts for two U.S. B-24 Liberator bombers

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

Four vessels and two bombers in one box make this a great value set for diorama builders, with the submarine and its hunter sitting side by side and a choice of waterline or full hull display.