Brand new wwii era 1/150 scale u. Navy uss barb ss-220 gato class solid wood resin desk top display submarine model with walnut and metal stand and original foam padded factory sealed box. The craft compiled one of the outstanding submarine records of world war ii. During the seven war patrols she conducted in the pacific between march 1944-august 1945, barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including the japanese aircraft carrier unyo. In recognition of one outstanding patrol, commander fluckey was awarded the medal of honor and barb received the presidential unit citation. On the sub’s 12th and final patrol of the war, barb landed a party of carefully selected crew members who blew up a railroad train. This is notable as the only ground combat operation that took place on the japanese home islands. Painstakingly built from philippine mahogany wood and resin composite materials, by the toys & models corporation’s (tmc). Their skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail have hand-carved and hand-painted each model airplane, with great concern for exact accuracy. This 1/150 – wwii uss barb ss-220 gato class submarine model – the definitive version of the u. Navy – makes a great gift for any naval military buff or history fan. The model measures approximately 19.50″ in length, has a 1.75″ beam and includes a display stand with a mahogany base. The item comes from a non-smoking environment. Great customer service is my #1 priority! Kd web page design.The item “US Navy USS Barb Gato Submarine 1/150 Desk Top Display Sub SS-220 Boat WW2 Model” is in sale since Wednesday, November 07, 2012. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “bordi20″ and is located in Plano, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
