KIT 0384 85038410200 U.S. GATO CLASS SUBMARINE In the first few months immediately following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it was the U. S. Navy s submarine force that began unlimited warfare against Japan. While the surfaces forces regrouped, the submarines began attacking Japanese shipping across the Pacific. Throughout the war, American submarines sunk the warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy and cut the lifeline of merchant vessels that provided Japan with oil and other vital raw materials. They also performed other important missions like staging commando raids and rescuing downed pilots. The most successful of the U. S. fleet submarines during World War II were those of the GATO class. Designed to roam the large expanses of the Pacific Ocean, these submarines were powered by two Diesel engines, generating 5,400 horse power for operating on the surface, and batteries provided power while submerged. Gato class submarines could reach speeds of over twenty knots on the surface and nine knots under water. Their primary armament consisted of twenty-four 21-inch torpedoes which could be fired from six tubes in the bow and four in the stern. Most GATO class submarines typically carried one 3-inch, one 4-inch, or one 5-inch deck gun. To defend against aircraft while on the surface, one or two 40-mm guns were usually fitted, and these were supplemented by 20mm cannon as well as.50 caliber and.30 caliber machine guns. Gato class subs were 311'9" long, displaced 2,415 tons while submerged, and carried a crew of eighty-five men. Your hightly detailed Revell 1/72nd scale kit can be used to build one of four different WWII GATO class submarines: USS COBIA, SS-245, USS GROWLER, SS-215, USS SILVERSIDES, SS-236, and the USS FLASHER, SS-249. Decals include hull markings and victory/signal flag sets for each boat. * REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES * A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS * REPEAT PROCEDURE * OPTIONAL PARTS * DECAL * ASSEMBLY CAUTION * REPETEZ ` ` LE PROCEDE ` ` * PIECES EN OPTION * DECAL COMANIE *ATTENTION `D ASSEMBLEE ` * CEMENT TOGETHER * A COLLER * REMOVE AND THROW AWAY * A RETIRER ET JETER * DO NOT CEMENT * NE PAS COLLER READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN * Study the assembly drawings. * Each plastic part is identified by a number. * In the assembly drawings, some parts will be marked by a star (H) to indicate chrome plated plastic. * For better paint and decal adhesion, wash the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution. Rinse and let air dry. * Check the fit of each piece before cementing in place. * Use only cement for polystyrene plastic. * Scrape plating and paint from areas to be cemented. * Allow paint to dry thoroughly before handling parts. * Any unused parts may be discarded. DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut desired decal from sheet. 2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds. 3. Place wet decal on paper towel. 4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing. 5. Place decal in position on model, face up and slide backing away. 6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth. 7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any excess adhesive. 8. Do not touch decal until fully dry. 9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before applying clear coat. NOTE: Decals are compatible with setting solutions or solvents. LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER * Etudier les schémas de montage. * Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro. * Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont marquées d'une étoile (H) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en plastique chromé. * Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants, laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente peu concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air. * Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant de la coller en place. * N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène. * Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture. * Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces. * Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée. DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS 1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille. 2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes. 3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier. 4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son support en papier. 5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever. 6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air. 7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif. 8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec. 9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant d'appliquer une couche transparente. REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec les solutions de fixage ou les solvants. This optional paint guide is provided if you choose to detail paint your model. Ce guide de peinture vous sera fourni si vous choisissez de peindre votre modèle en détail. Light Gray Light Ghost Gray Semigloss Black Silver Flate White Brass Gris clair Gris Fantóme clair Noir satiné Argent Blanc mat Laiton If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: (800) 833-3570 or, please write to: Revell Inc Consumer Service Department, 1850 Howard Street Unit A, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 Be sure to include the plan number (85038410200), part number, description, your return address and phone number. Visit our website: www.revell.com Revell Inc Elk Grove Village, IL. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved.
1 KEELS / HULL ASSEMBLY A 90 2 right central hull see paint guide 20 bilge keel See paint guide B 20 bilge keel see paint guide 90 FORWARD 1 left central hull see paint guide C 32 hull assembly pins (18) FORWARD #2 forward 183 front bulkhead 184 rear bulkhead D Kit 0384 - Page 2
2 STAND ASSEMBLY sub hulls forward 186 rear base (inside) SEMIGLOSS BLACK 187 rear base (outside) SEMIGLOSS BLACK 181 front base (outside) SEMIGLOSS 180 front base (inside) SEMIGLOSS BLACK base tubes SEMIGLOSS BLACK 182 name plate SEMIGLOSS BLACK 3 BOW ASSEMBLY 12 anchor SEMIGLOSS BLACK 3 left forward hull 4 right forward hull 32 hull assembly pins 13 top forward vent cap 14 bottom forward vent cap Kit 0384 - Page 3
4 A forward hulls BOW PLANES ASSEMBLY 23 bow plane pivot SEMIGLOSS BLACK 23 bow plane pivot SEMIGLOSS BLACK CEMENT SNAP PIVOTS TOGEtHER IN CENTER pivots snaps together in center left B 22 right bow plane Light gray first 24 bow plane strut SEMIGLOSS BLACK 21 bow plane SEMIGLOSS BLACK STRAIGHT EDGE AFT C right 21 bow plane first 22 LEFT bow plane SEMIGLOSS BLACK 24 bow plane strut SEMIGLOSS BLACK Kit 0384 - Page 4
5 REAR AFT ASSEMBLY A 32 32 hull assembly hull assembly pins pins 6 RIGHT AFT HULL 29 REAR TORPEDO TUBE DOORS B BLACK (On bottom) 25 AFT PLANES (on top) 19 PROPELLER STRUTS (not used) C 32 hull assembly pins 26 RUDDER D 33 access hatch 5 LEFT AFT HULL 6 PROPELLER / SHAFT ASSEMBLY 16 RIGHT PROPELLER SHAFT 15 LEFT PROPELLER SHAFT 17 RIGHT PROPELLER 18 LEFT PROPELLER Kit 0384 - Page 5
6 PROPELLER ASSEMBLY CONTINUED right left 7 PROPELLER GUARD ASSEMBLY 28 RIGHT PROPELLER GUARD right 27 LEFT PROPELLER GUARD left 90 forward 228 (LONGEST) RIGHT 428 (SHORTEST) RIGHT 328 (MED) RIGHT RIGHT PROPELLER GUARD SUPPORT VIEW FROM REAR forward 227 (LONG) LEFT 427 (SHORTEST) LEFT 327 (MED) LEFT LEFT PROPELLER GUARD SUPPORTS forward Kit 0384 - Page 6
8 REAR / FRONT ASSEMBLY 9 VENT PLATE ASSEMBLY 35 LEFT COMPANIONWAY TRUNK Silver 36 RIGHT COMPANIONWAY TRUNK silver 8 RIGHT SIDE VENT PLATE See paint guide forward 7 left SIDE VENT PLATE See paint guide Kit 0384 - Page 7
10 DECK ASSEMBLY NOTE: IF YOU USE THE (2) #41 DAVITS AT THIS POINT, CHOOSE WHICH HOLES YOU WANT TO DRILL OUT. DRILL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK SECTION. the davits are either located. at the forward and central deck or aft deck. only (2) #41 davits are in the kit UNDER SIDE OF AFT DECK SECTION FOR DAVIT DRILL OUT HOLES AT THIS POINT TO CHOOSE WHICH SIDE YOU WANT THE 4-INCH GUN. FRONT OR REAR OF SAIL. Front 11 AFT DECK UNDER SIDE OF CENTRAL DECK SECTION FOR DAVIT 10 CENTRAL DECK FOR DAVIT FIRST 9 FORWARD DECK 30 COMPANIONWAY LADDER LIGHT GHOST GRAY UNDER SIDE OF FORWARD DECK SECTION Kit 0384 - Page 8
11 SAIL HALVES ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE "B" 189 steps see detail below side steps. drill from outside "A" 188 steps see detail below 76 small locker door Light ghost gray 62 right sail side 69 high step light goast gray top 76 small locker doors light goast gray 126 running light clear CORNER steps. drill from outside CORNER STEPS "A" - #188.030 THICk SIDE STEPS "B" - #189.040 THICK WIRE STEPS second FLAT SHIM (do not cement) first FLAT SHIM side Steps SHOWN, REPEAT FOR CURVED STEPS GUIDE (do not cement) SUPER GLUE FROM INSIDE GUIDE WIRE STEPS LEFT SIDE 69 high step light goast gray top 126 running light clear 74 top rear sail locker tube 76 small locker doors light goast gray 61 left sail side 73 bottom rear sail locker tube 76 small locker door light goast gray "B" 189 steps see detail above side steps. drill from outside 76 small locker doors light goast gray Kit 0384 - Page 9
11 SAIL ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 71 top rear deck locker tube 76 small locker door light goast gray second 65 support structure 86 gun aiming optics 63 sail deck top top 80 bell brass 85 gun aiming cradle lihgt gray 72 bottom rear deck locker tube FIRST 66 support web 70 rear deck gun aiming post 86 gun aiming optics 128 compass lens clear 85 gun aiming cradle sail sides and top assembly 88 compass housing 68 bridge baffle 76 small locker door light goast gray 64 sail front 67 bridge desk on top 190 right large locker door light goast gray 75 81 fog horn left large locker door light goast gray 77 front gun deck door lightgray Kit 0384 - Page 10
11 SAIL ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 192 right REAR gun deck railing light goast gray 82 rear gun deck railing light goast gray 193 left REAR gun deck railing light goast gray 78 front gun deck stanchions light goast gray 64 SAIL FRONT 78 front gun deck stanchions light goast gray 78 front gun deck stanchions light goast gray Kit 0384 - Page 11
12 TOWER ASSEMBLY A 95 crows nest brace 96 df loop B 97 front periscope top 98 rear periscope top 93 tower cap 103 searchlight rear cap 127 searchlight lens clear periscope tubes 92 tower 102 searchlight front with yoke C wire antenna 94 antenna and broom steel 126 running light clear 100 radar reflector steel 101 tower front brace steel SUPER GLUE 99 front radar mast steel 101 tower front brace steel Kit 0384 - Page 12
13 D TOWER / SAIL ASSEMBLY FINAL E TOWER TO SAIL 90 right observation deck rail light goast gray 89 left observation deck rail light goast gray 91 observation deck front rails light goast gray F 84 aerial outrigger light ghost gray ( on top) 83 gun post brace light ghost gray 79 ladder light ghost gray ladder DECK 191 right scupper chute ( top) 87 left scupper chute ( top) 83 gun post brace light ghost gray 84 aerial outrigger light ghost gray ( on top) LOCKER TUBE AERIAL OUTRIGGER gun post brace Kit 0384 - Page 13
14 20 MM GUN ASSEMBLY 136 gun magizine 129 gun sight ring clear 135 gun barrel 134 right gun mount 132 gun base ring 133 left gun mount 131 gun base 15 A 40 MM GUN ASSEMBLY 152 gunsight bar 151 gun BARREL 150 snubbers Kit 0384 - Page 14
16 40 MM GUN ASSEMBLY FINAL B 147 left gun mount C 145 traverse gearbox 149 elevation crank 148 elevation gearbox 146 right gun mount D F 130 gunsight RINGS clear E 143 footrests 144 seat 144 seat 141 gun base 142 frame Kit 0384 - Page 15
17 20 / 40 MM GUNS TO SAIL ASSEMBLY loop thread through holes in in stanchions attach thread here to start Note: ADD thread railing TO FRONT GUN DECK STANcHIONS using a tweezers, carefully push thread through tiny holes in stanchions - USE small DROPs OF SUPER GLUE applied with a tooth pick to secure thread. see box top pictures for details. 18 A 174 sight bar 4 INCH GUN ASSEMBLY 177 breech body 173 muzzle cap 178 breech cap 179 breech wet cap 171 GUN barrel 172 barrel bottom accessories 175 sight trim box steel B 176 sight trim wheel 164 right trunnion 163 left trunnion 165 seats Kit 0384 - Page 16
19 4 INCH GUN ASSEMBLY CONTINUED C 169 hand crank disc E 166 right drive gear box D 169 hand crank disc 167 left drive gear box 168 left drive footrest 170 pushrod assembly steel F G 161 base 162 barrel brace Kit 0384 - Page 17
20 GUN / SAIL TO HULL ASSEMBLY Kit 0384 - Page 18
21 DECK TOP ASSEMBLY FORWARD AND CENTRAL DECKS SAIL AND GUN NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY Note: ADD thread railings to STANcHIONS using a tweezers, carefully push thread through tiny holes in stanchions - USE small DROPs OF SUPER GLUE applied with a tooth pick to secure thread. see box top pictures for details. 125 RUNNING LIGHT CLEAR 43 CAPSTAN TOP NOTE: 42 HYDROPHONE 34 COMPANION WAY STANCHONS 37 CABLE STANCHONS (16) 39 FRONT CABLE STANCHON 140 GUN STANCHON BRACE 40 GUN STANCHON POST 44 CLEAT * 41 DAVITS 44 CLEAT 38 REAR STANCHIONS 50 FRONT FLAG MAST 44 CLEAT 44 CLEAT 45 ROLLER CLEATS * 41 DAVITs 49 BREATHER 39 FRONT CABLE STANCHON 44 CLEAT 40 GUN STANCHON POST * Note: there are two optional locations for the (2) #41 davits. either forward and central deck or aft deck. see step 10 for locations. only (2) #41 davits are in the kit. 140 GUN STANCHON BRACE AFT DECK 52 AERIAL MAST 46 rear torpedo loading hatch 45 ROLLER CLEATS 43 CATSTAN TOP 51 REAR FLAG MAST 44 CLEATS 125 RUNNING LIGHT CLEAR 48 TIE LUG 47 STERN CHOCK * 41 DAVITS Kit 0384 - Page 19
22 DECAL PLACEMENT (COBIA) USS Cobia (SS-245) March 17, 1943: Laid down at Electric Bost Co. Croton, CT. November 28, 1943: Launched. March 29, 1944: commissioned. 6 war patrols, 4 battle stars and 6 ships sunk totaling 16,835 tons. 2 US flyers rescued. Became a National land mark and historic place at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. COBIA U.S.S. 245 S.S. Kit 0384 - Page 20
23 DECAL PLACEMENT (SILVER SIDES) USS Silversides (SS-236) November 4, 1940: Laid down at Mare Island Navy Yard. Vallejo, Ca. August 26, 1941: Launched. December 15, 1941:commissioned. 14 war patrols, 12 battle stars with 23 ships sunk ranking 3rd totaling 90,080 tons ranking 5th overall. 7 US Army bomber crew rescued. Preserved as a memorial at Great Lakes Navel Memorial and Museum, MI. Kit 0384 - Page 21
24 DECAL PLACEMENT (FLASHER) USS Flasher (SS-249) Setember 30, 1942: Laid down at Electric Boat Co. Croton, CT. June 20, 1943: Launched. September 25, 1943: Commissioned. 6 war patrols, Highly awarded with 3 Presidental Unit Citations. Asiatic-Pacific Area Service Ribbon. 6 battle star, 21 ships sunk ranking 4th with 100,231 tons ranking 1st. Her conning tower was removed to become a memorial in Nautilus Park, Croton, CT. Kit 0384 - Page 22
25 DECAL PLACEMENT (GROWLER) USS Growler (SS-215) February 10, 1940: Laid down at Elevtric Boat Co. Croton, Ct. November 22, 1941: Launched. March 20, 1942: Commissioned. 11 war patrols, 8 battle stars, with 10 ships sunk totaling 32,607 tons. November 8, 1944, lost in action against the enemy operating West of the Philippine Group w/uss Hake and USS Hardhead in the South China Sea West of Mindoro, Philippines. Kit 0384 - Page 23
26 GENERAL HULL PAINT GUIDE US NAVY MEASURE 32/355-B Special thanks to: Kit 0384 - Page 24