All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits come with a full resin hull, parts, instructions, and photoetch for ultimate historical accuracy.
If the product photo shows a completed model, your kit will arrive brand new and unassembled, just like all Iron Shipwrights kits.
Complete instructions and excellent customer support with free replacement parts — no questions asked.
USS Blueback SS-581
Barbel Class Submarine — circa 1985 · 1/350 Scale — Kit #4-275
One-piece full resin hull kit with precision 3D printed details.
Product Overview
Recreate the USS Blueback (SS-581) in stunning 1/350 scale with this highly detailed Iron Shipwrights kit. The one-piece full resin hull provides superior surface detail and accuracy, while precision 3D printed components and photoetched brass parts deliver fine fittings and realistic detail. Perfect for experienced modelers and collectors seeking museum-quality results.
What’s Included
- One-piece full resin hull
- High-detail 3D printed parts
- Photoetched brass parts for ladders, railings, and other delicate fittings
- Complete printed assembly instructions
- Decals for all ships in the Barbel class
- Customer support and free replacement parts if needed
Key Features
- Scale: 1/350
- Subject: USS Blueback (SS-581), Barbel Class (circa 1985)
- Kit Number: 4-275
- One-piece full hull for superior alignment and hull integrity
- Precision 3D printed components for complex shapes and hull fittings
- Photoetched brass for the finest, most realistic detail
Brief History
- USS Blueback (SS-581) was a Barbel‑class diesel‑electric attack submarine of the U.S. Navy, laid down in the late 1950s, launched in 1958 and commissioned in 1959.
- She served through the Cold War in patrol, training and antisubmarine-warfare roles and was the last non‑nuclear submarine to serve in the U.S. fleet.
- Blueback was decommissioned in 1990 and preserved as a museum ship in Portland, Oregon, where she is open to the public.
Approximate Model Length
The Barbel‑class overall length is approximately 252 ft (3,024 in). At 1/350 scale this model measures about 8.6 inches (rounded to the nearest tenth).
Notes
- Ships in product photos may be shown completed for display purposes only — all kits ship new and unassembled.
- Decals for every vessel in the Barbel class are included, enabling multiple marking options.
- One-piece resin hull simplifies alignment and preserves hull integrity during assembly and finishing.
Support & Warranty
Full assembly instructions are included. We stand behind our kits with exceptional customer support and will provide replacement parts free of charge if anything is missing or damaged — no questions asked.
