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PRODUCT UPDATE: The nameplate that is pictured with this model is spelled incorrectly. The H.L. Hunley ships with correct nameplate "CSS Hunley" SOLD FULLY ASSEMBLED - THIS IS NOT A MODEL SHIP KIT Overall dimensions: 24" L x 3" W x 2" H Limited Edition Museum quality handcrafted wooden model ship with no plastic parts. Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by HMS Founder and Master Builder Richard Norris, as only 100 will ever be made. Meticulously painted to the actual Hunley To build this ship, extensive research was done using various sources such as museums, drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship.

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PRODUCT UPDATE: The nameplate that is pictured with this model is spelled incorrectly. The H.L. Hunley ships with correct nameplate "CSS Hunley" SOLD FULLY ASSEMBLED - THIS IS NOT A MODEL SHIP KIT Overall dimensions: 24" L x 3" W x 2" H Limited Edition Museum quality handcrafted wooden model ship with no plastic parts. Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by HMS Founder and Master Builder Richard Norris, as only 100 will ever be made. Meticulously painted to the actual Hunley To build this ship, extensive research was done using various sources such as museums, drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship.

Halls of Honor - The U.S. Navy Museum takes you on an informed and entertaining romp through one of North America s oldest and finest military museums. The museum has been in continuous operation at the Washington Navy Yard since the American Civil War. This award winning program includes interviews with Navy history makers who bring the fascinating collection alive. "Halls of Honor" brings together the sailors, ships, artifacts and traditions that are found at the US Navy Museum in Washington DC. Located in a gigantic foundry building that used to build 16 inch guns for battleships, the Museum presents the largest World War II collection in North America, one of the most comprehensive ship model collections in the world and U.S. Navy artifacts ranging from tiny to huge retrieved from all over the world above and below the sea. It is a hands on, in depth center for Naval History. Noted historian and historical preservationist Lou Linden is your genial host, constantly seeking new wonders and explanations in the Nation s military history treasure houses. His sometimes irreverent approach to history elicits admiration (and the occasional guffaw) from retired admirals as well as newly minted military history buffs. BONUS FEATURE This DVD includes two short World War II films edited specifically for the Museum from archival U.S. Navy documentary footage by Yellow Cat Productions. Carrier Warfare in the Pacific, and Submarine Warfare in the Pacific".

1-72 Scale. The Gato class of submarine was the state of the art in American design at the start of World War II and bore the brunt of the fighting against Japan during the war. They were fast, strong, heavily armed and well-suited to the long range patrols necessary in the Pacific. They were generally over 300 feet in length, which means this new Revell 1:72 scale kit is 52 inches in length! It is a brand new tooling and is a massive, world-class model replica with 266 parts. Highly detailed kit in every way. Skill level 3.

This Seaview model is in HUGE 1/128 scale (39 inches long)! It features the Flying Sub with stand, Mini Sub, Diving Bell, and eight crew figures. The Seaview is the first kit produced by Moebius Models as part of their agreement with Synthesis Entertainment. Look for upcoming models from Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Land of the Giants, and Time Tunnel.

1:220 scale. Measures 21 inches long when complete. This classic example of a WWII fleet submarine, the Lionfish wreaked havoc with Japanese shipping. Features: Detailed conning tower and display stand. Skill level 2

A new paperback edition in Ames' popular drawing series for children.

The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II possessed the most technologically advanced and varied submarine fleet in the world. With unique color plates, author Mark Stille highlights the technical details of this diverse fleet including the design successes and operational errors.

"Silent but deadly" - Osprey's US Nuclear Submarines: The Fast-Attack takes a fresh look at the controversial design and development of the nuclear submarine of which the United States Navy operates the largest fleet in the world. The advent of nuclear power transformed the submarine from a slow underwater vessel, incapable of staying submerged for long periods, into a weapon of stealth and endurance. Jim Christley, a former submariner, uses his own experience of serving aboard these vessels, and a wealth of technical information, to explore the many engineering issues and trade-offs, as well as the high risks of running a nuclear reactor at sea, which have dominated the intriguing story of the US nuclear submarine.