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Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 07:30 PM UTC
Well, the wait is over, mates!
Here they are, the elusive first images of the new and very soon to be released 1/72 scale GATO, from Revell Models!
ENJOY!!
Here they are, the elusive first images of the new and very soon to be released 1/72 scale GATO, from Revell Models!
ENJOY!!
Kit #05047
American Submarine GATO-class
Model details
Scale- 1:72
Release- date 01/2007
Length- 131,9 cm
Skill Level- 9
Original details
Type description- Submarine
Year/Period- 1941
Origin- USA
Engine capacity- 3970 kW
Speed- 20 kn / 37 kph
Weight- 1525 t
"GATO Class: Enormous Range and Heavy Armament
The GATO class submarines were one of the most successful weapons systems of the U.S. Navy during WW II.
In addition to its long range and seaworthiness it was principally characterised by its heavy armament: 10 torpedo tubes, a 12.7 cm gun and a 4 cm flak anti-aircraft gun."
American Submarine GATO-class
Model details
Scale- 1:72
Release- date 01/2007
Length- 131,9 cm
Skill Level- 9
Original details
Type description- Submarine
Year/Period- 1941
Origin- USA
Engine capacity- 3970 kW
Speed- 20 kn / 37 kph
Weight- 1525 t
"GATO Class: Enormous Range and Heavy Armament
The GATO class submarines were one of the most successful weapons systems of the U.S. Navy during WW II.
In addition to its long range and seaworthiness it was principally characterised by its heavy armament: 10 torpedo tubes, a 12.7 cm gun and a 4 cm flak anti-aircraft gun."
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