USS Plunger SS-179 — Perch Class Submarine (circa 1943)
1/350 Scale • Kit #4-255
All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits come with a full resin hull, pieces, instructions, and photo-etch parts for ultimate historical accuracy.
Overview
Authentic 1/350 scale model of USS Plunger (SS-179), presented in a Perch‑class configuration circa 1943. This kit is supplied brand new and unassembled — if the product photo shows a completed model, your kit will arrive uncompleted just like all other Iron Shipwrights model kits.
Kit Highlights
- One-piece full resin hull for strength and accuracy
- Precision 3D‑printed components for fine detail
- Photo‑etched parts for historically accurate fittings and railings
- High‑quality, full‑color decals for all ships in the Perch class are included
- Complete printed assembly instructions
- Excellent customer support with free replacement parts — no questions asked
What’s Included
- One-piece full resin hull
- 3D‑printed superstructure and detail pieces
- Photo‑etched brass detail set
- Decal sheet (decals for all ships in the Perch class included)
- Printed assembly instructions
Specifications
- Scale: 1/350
- Subject: USS Plunger (SS-179), Perch Class, circa 1943
- Kit number: 4-255
- Approximate finished model length: ~10.5 in (≈26.7 cm) at 1/350 scale
Service History (Brief)
Historical note: USS Plunger (SS-179) was a Porpoise‑class fleet submarine built by Electric Boat and commissioned in the mid‑1930s. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II on multiple war patrols, conducting reconnaissance and torpedo attacks and earning battle honors before being decommissioned after the war.
Note: the kit is marketed here as depicting a Perch‑class configuration circa 1943. The historical record lists Plunger as a Porpoise‑class boat; the kit's fittings and decal options reflect the manufacturer’s chosen wartime appearance.
Model Length & Measurement Notes
Porpoise‑class boats were about 307 feet long overall. At 1/350 scale that works out to:
- (307 ft × 12 in/ft) ÷ 350 ≈ 10.5 inches (≈26.7 cm) finished length.
Kit dimensions can vary slightly depending on how the manufacturer measures overall length (bow fittings, stern gear, sail details), so the finished model may differ by a few tenths of an inch.
Notes & Recommendations
- Model supplied unassembled and unpainted — paints, glues, and tools not included.
- Recommended skill level: Intermediate to Advanced (photo‑etch parts require careful handling).
- If product photography shows a completed example, your kit will arrive unassembled and unpainted.
Support & Warranty
All Iron Shipwrights kits come with complete instructions and dedicated customer support. If any parts arrive damaged or missing, we provide free replacement parts — no questions asked.
If you need additional photos, build advice, or part replacement, please contact our customer support team.
