1/144 YSS SSN-21 Sea Wolf Sub

by Trumpeter Models

Product Features

• Assembly Required Skill Level 2. Ages 12 and up.
• Glue and Paint sold separately

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 7.9 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00079VL98
• Item model number: 755904
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,475 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

1/144 Scale. This kit measures 29 1/2"long when complete! New tooling from trumpeter, 45 pieces on 3 sprues. Skill level 2 In stock and ready to ship.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun sub, July 4, 2009

By 

Kevin P. Griffis (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 1/144 YSS SSN-21 Sea Wolf Sub (Toy)

I'm on a model submarine kick. I started out trying to put together a WWII-era American submarine, and threw up my hands in frustration. Too many hand rails, lines, fittings, tiny deck guns... In 1/144 scale it can be nuts. I searched for something else in 1/144 and came across this Seawolf model. The real submarine is probably the best attack sub in the world to date, created with a cold war budget and so expensive that only three out of a planned 29 were ever built.

The model is too cool. Putting the hull together can be a little tricky since it is made in two halves. You've got to line up the ends and then get the halves to line up and get the little pins to go into tiny holes on the opposite side. It would be a lot easier if there were a few internal frames to hold it together while gluing it up, but oh well. Once the central cylinder is together you glue together the end cones and put those on, locating those with slots and pins as well. The conning tower goes together quickly but doesn't sit flush, so you do have to trim here and there. And of course the antenna masts and periscopes have very narrow bases, so make sure they're perfectly upright before the glue dries. Mine are kind of.... angled.

It's a solid sub. It fell off my desk and hit the floor without breaking, but the periscopes and the bow planes are definitely potential weak points. Everything else is very sturdy.

All in all it's a great kit to put together. I think it took me maybe two hours from start to painting. It looks nice on a desk or on a shelf, and it's a great way to teach yourself patience. Now that I know the kit's strong and weak points, I'm tempted to buy another and really knock one out of the park.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Seawolf, July 8, 2011

By 

dhancock - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 1/144 YSS SSN-21 Sea Wolf Sub (Toy)

The model is great, however, there are a couple of things that are not quite accurate. One is the color scheme, and the second is the propulsor, or pump jet assembly. Other than that, the scale is perfect and all other items are authentic.