Overview
The Atlantis Models 1/240 WWII Gato Class Fleet Submarine (L743) is built from the original and updated Varney tooling – perhaps the very first plastic model kit ever made in the USA, dating to the late 1940s. This historic plastic model kit captures the legendary American submarine that helped win the Pacific war.
Made in the USA, this kit is a must-have for WWII naval history fans, submarine enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage tooling reissues.
Key Features
- 1/240 scale Gato class fleet submarine
- Made in the USA from original Varney tooling
- Among the first plastic model kits ever produced in America
- Detailed propellers and diving planes
- Deck cannons included
- Updated decals for the entire Gato class
- Display stand included
- Molded in gray with retro box art
Performance Benefits
- Historical tooling – iconic American kit lineage
- Updated decals for any Gato-class boat
- Detailed deck guns and diving planes
- Includes display stand
Usage Notes
- Recommended for intermediate ship modelers
- Glue and paint sold separately
- Build as USS Gato or any Gato-class boat
- Excellent for WWII Pacific theater displays
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/240
- Brand: Atlantis Models
- Item Number: L743
- Tooling: Original Varney
- Made in: USA
- Type: Static Plastic Model Kit
What's Included
- (1) Atlantis Models 1/240 Gato Class Fleet Submarine Plastic Model Kit L743
- Display stand
- Updated decal sheet for entire Gato class
- Deck cannons and diving planes
- Assembly instructions
Summary
- 1/240 scale WWII Gato class fleet submarine
- Made in the USA from original Varney tooling
- Decals for the entire Gato class
- Includes display stand
- Essential for WWII submarine collectors
