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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

* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES

* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER

* 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.

* REPEAT PROCEDURE

* REPETEZ LE PROCEDE

* OPTIONAL PARTS

`` ` ` ` `

* PIECES EN OPTION

* 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

* DECAL

* DECAL COMANIE

solutions de fixage ou les solvants.

*ATTENTION D ASSEMBLEE

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.

* ASSEMBLY CAUTION

* CEMENT TOGETHER

* A COLLER

* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY

* A RETIRER ET JETER

* DO NOT CEMENT

* NE PAS COLLER

This optional paint guide is provided if
you choose to detail paint your model.

Ce guide de peinture vous sera fourni si vous choisis-

sez 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: [phone]

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

90

90

A

KEELS / HULL ASSEMBLY

2

RIGHT

CENTRAL HULL

see paint

guide

20

BILGE KEEL

see paint

guide

FORWARD

C

32

HULL ASSEMBLY

PINS

(18)

1

LEFT

CENTRAL HULL

see paint

guide

B

20

BILGE KEEL

see paint

guide

#2

FORWARD

183

FRONT

BULKHEAD

FORWARD

184

REAR

BULKHEAD

D

2

STAND ASSEMBLY

SUB HULLS

FORWARD

FRONT BASE

(OUTSIDE)

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

3

181

SEMIGLOSS

12

ANCHOR

BLACK

186

REAR BASE

(INSIDE)

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

BASE TUBES

180

FRONT BASE

(INSIDE)

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

BOW ASSEMBLY

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

182

NAME PLATE

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

FORWARD HULL

187

REAR BASE

(OUTSIDE)

3

LEFT

4

RIGHT

FORWARD HULL

32

HULL ASSEMBLY

PINS

13

TOP FORWARD

VENT CAP

14

BOTTOM
FORWARD
VENT CAP

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4

BOW PLANES ASSEMBLY

A

23

BOW PLANE

PIVOT

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

LEFT

22

RIGHT

BOW PLANE

LIGHT GRAY

FORWARD

HULLS

B

23

BOW PLANE

PIVOT

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

CEMENT SNAP PIVOTS
TOGETHER IN CENTER

PIVOTS SNAPS TOGETHER IN CENTER

FIRST

C

24

BOW PLANE

STRUT

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

21

BOW PLANE

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

FIRST

STRAIGHT EDGE AFT

RIGHT

22

LEFT

BOW PLANE

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

24

BOW PLANE

STRUT

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

21

BOW PLANE

LIGHT GRAY

5

REAR AFT ASSEMBLY

A

RIGHT

AFT HULL

D

HULL ASSEMBLY

6

(NOT USED)

32

PINS

32

HULL ASSEMBLY

PINS

32

HULL ASSEMBLY

PINS

29

REAR

TORPEDO TUBE

DOORS

B

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

(ON BOTTOM)

C

33

ACCESS HATCH

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

25

AFT PLANES

LIGHT GRAY

(ON TOP)

PROPELLER STRUTS

19

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

26

RUDDER

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

6

RIGHT

PROPELLER

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

5

LEFT

AFT HULL

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

PROPELLER / SHAFT ASSEMBLY

16

RIGHT

PROPELLER SHAFT

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

17

15

LEFT

PROPELLER SHAFT

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

18

LEFT

PROPELLER

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

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6

90

PROPELLER ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

LEFTRIGHT

7

28

RIGHT

PROPELLER GUARD

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

FORWARD

PROPELLER GUARD ASSEMBLY

228

(LONGEST)

RIGHT

RIGHT

428

(SHORTEST)

RIGHT

328
(MED)
RIGHT

RIGHT

PROPELLER

GUARD

SUPPORT

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

VIEW FROM REAR

27

LEFT

PROPELLER GUARD

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

FORWARD

227

(LONG)

LEFT

PROPELLER

GUARD SUPPORTS

427

(SHORTEST)

LEFT

327

(MED)

LEFT

LEFT

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

LEFT

FORWARD

8

REAR / FRONT ASSEMBLY

9

SIDE VENT PLATE

SEE PAINT GUIDE

8

RIGHT

VENT PLATE ASSEMBLY

35

COMPANIONWAY TRUNK

LEFT

SILVER

COMPANIONWAY TRUNK

36

RIGHT

SILVER

FORWARD

7

LEFT

SIDE VENT PLATE

SEE PAINT GUIDE

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FOR DAVIT

FOR DAVIT

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

DRILL OUT HOLES AT THIS POINT TO CHOOSE WHICH SIDE YOU WANT THE 4-INCH GUN.

FRONT

FRONT OR REAR OF SAIL.

UNDER SIDE OF CENTRAL DECK SECTION

10

CENTRAL DECK

11

AFT DECK

FOR DAVIT

FIRST

COMPANIONWAY LADDER

LIGHT GHOST GRAY

9

FORWARD

DECK

30

UNDER SIDE OF FORWARD DECK SECTION