USS Gudgeon SS-211
Gar Class Submarine • circa 1943
1/350 Scale • Kit #4-260
All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits come with a full resin hull, precision pieces, complete instructions, and photoetched parts for ultimate historical accuracy. If the product photo shows a completed model, your kit will arrive brand new and unassembled.
Overview
This highly detailed 1/350 scale USS Gudgeon (SS-211) kit recreates the Gar-class submarine as seen circa 1943. Designed for experienced modelers who demand accuracy and quality, the kit features a one-piece full resin hull and a combination of 3D-printed and photoetched components for crisp, authentic detail.
Brief History
USS Gudgeon (SS-211) was a U.S. Navy fleet submarine that served in the Pacific during World War II. Commissioned just before the United States entered the war, she carried out multiple wartime patrols and was credited with sinking several Japanese vessels. Gudgeon was lost under uncertain circumstances in 1944; her wartime service is remembered for aggressive and effective patrols in the early Pacific campaign.
Key Features
- One-piece full resin hull for superior fit and surface detail
- 3D-printed detail parts for accurate, high-resolution components
- Photoetched brass parts for fine-scale fittings and railings
- Complete step-by-step instruction booklet included
- Decals for all the ships in the Gar class are included
- Model arrives unassembled; excellent for dioramas or standalone display
- Free replacement parts and responsive customer support — no questions asked
What's in the Box
- One-piece full resin hull
- 3D-printed external and superstructure pieces
- Photoetched detail set (brass)
- Decal sheet (includes markings for every ship in the Gar class)
- Full instruction booklet
Specifications
- Scale: 1/350
- Class: Gar Class Submarine
- Era: circa 1943
- Kit Number: 4-260
- Original length overall (prototype): 311 ft 8 in (3,740 in)
- Approximate model length (1/350 scale): ~10.7 inches
Notes on Model Length
The calculated 1/350 scale length is approximately 3,740 in ÷ 350 ≈ 10.7 inches (rounded to the nearest tenth). Resin kit lengths can vary slightly by manufacturer and depending on included external fittings (stern planes, bows, etc.), so final assembled length may differ by a small amount.
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