1:144 SSN-637 Sturgeon is a plastic kit of the American nuclear attack submarine in 1:144 scale from Mikromir.
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The kit captures the American nuclear attack submarine designated SSN-637, which gave her name to the whole class that followed. The model comes in 1:144 scale as an unassembled and unpainted kit. The makeup of the package, the number of parts, the material of the moldings and the marking options offered are to be found in the instructions inside the package.
Sturgeon was the lead unit of the American class of nuclear-powered attack submarines built in the 1960s as a development step following on from the earlier attack classes. The design grew out of the teardrop hull shape, which by that time had settled as the standard for vessels optimized for speed and maneuverability while submerged rather than for running on the surface. A characteristic feature of the class was the tall sail with large planes, and the main armament consisted of torpedo tubes placed along the sides of the forward hull, because the space in the bow was taken up by the sonar. The boats of this class served through the Cold War mainly on reconnaissance, surveillance and escort duties and were gradually withdrawn.
On submarine models the seams matter most. The hull is usually made up of longitudinal or transverse parts, and any untreated joint shows immediately on a smooth curved surface, so expect filling and gradual sanding through several grits. Before painting, spray the hull with primer, which will reveal any shortcomings. A matte or semi-gloss surface suits a cabinet, with a fine distinction of shade between the upper hull, the underside and the dividing line. Apply small anticorrosion and maintenance stains sparingly, as overdone weathering is distracting on a submarine. If the kit contains no stand, prepare a base of your own, because the model will not stay put on its curved hull.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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