777pc Historical Collection WWII USS Tang (SS-306) Model

The USS TANG was an American Balao-class submarine from World War II. The ship's armament included 24 torpedoes, an anti-aircraft gun and two machine guns. The maximum tested draft was 180 meters. It was launched on August 17, 1943. On October 24, 1944, during its fifth patrol, it was sunk. The only commander of the unit was Richard O'Kane, who, along with eight sailors, survived the shipwreck and remained in Japanese captivity until the end of the war. Statistics indicate that the USS TANG was the most effective submarine in the Pacific. It sank from 24 to 31 enemy vessels. The model of the famous submarine was designed entirely from Polish COBI construction blocks in a sensational modeling scale of 1:144! The set consists of 777 elements and includes an addition in the form of a detachable side hull plating, under which there is a block imitation of the engine. The perfectly reproduced USS TANG model is 66 cm long. All graphic elements are durable prints that do not wear off even during intensive use. Additions such as the US flag, movable artillery barrels and turbines increase the attractiveness of the model. The USS TANG can be beautifully displayed on the aesthetic block base included in the set, which contains a plate with the printed name of the ship. The ship will ideally fulfill the function of an exclusive gift for all lovers of history, military and naval history, regardless of age. It will look great on a desk, bookcase or shelf with gadgets. Build history with us, block by block! 777 high quality elements, manufactured in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition, meet safety standards for children's products, fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks, blocks with prints do not deform or fade during play or under the influence of temperature, clear and intuitive instructions based on drawings and icons, display stand with the name of the ship, model scale 1:144.