1/220 5205 Revell USS Growler SS215 Pacific Fleet Submarine
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
1982 issue from the original 1970s molds. Large 21 inch long kit that is well detailed for that time. Features detailed conning tower and periscopes, swiveling anti-aircraft guns, detailed torpedo tubes, rudder and screws and a display stand. The kit has never been assembled but NOTE: the propellers and stand bases are very neatly airbrushed bronze (props) and black (stands). It has been inventoried and the actual submarine is complete but NOTE: missing (2) parts, the front of the stand and the name plate. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. USS Growler was captained by Commander Howard W. Gilmore. On February 7, 1943, Growler was patrolling on the surface in the Pacific when an enemy vessel was spotted close aboard. The enemy changed course to ram and succeeded, leaving Growler and the Hayasaki crippled. However, Hayasaki opened fire with .60 caliber machine gun fire from close range, mortally wounding Commander Gilmore. His dying words were 'Take her down.' He remained on the bridge while the sub crash-dove to safety. Gilmore received the Navy Cross, Gold Star and a posthumous Medal of Honor.
$34.00