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SUBMARINE MODELS 

We have built many submarine models for submariners and the people who were involved in the submarine design and construction businesses. One of them is Peerless Instrument who provides advanced instrumentation and control systems used in naval propulsion systems.

"Just to let you folks know that the model arrived safe and as usual completely intact…..another amazing packing job! DHL definitely a little slower than FedEx but still got the job done. Frank the model of the U-96 is simply outstanding and the attention to detail, right down to the rust, incredible. I’m as usual  totally impressed as are a number of people who have already seen it fully displayed in my office. Looking forward now to the completion of the HMS St. Lawrence later this year. Thank you again, Ian"

The Submarine Force is often called “The Silent Service” because of how it operates. Submarines can submerge more than 600 feet below the ocean’s surface for up to four months at a time, constantly patrolling and working classified missions. You can’t always see them, but they are always silently moving under the sea doing important work.

To be a submariner you have to be different. It takes a unique mindset to handle being isolated from the sun. No matter what time of day, when a sub goes to sea, as the last line is let loose from the pier, the time become Greenwich Mean Time.

Submariners are the bravest. They face many perils of the deep. Even a small fire or gas leak can have catastrophic consequences. A collision with another vessel or grounding may be much more serious for a submarine than for a surface ship. As to being underwater, submariners are far more aware to how much pressure the boat is under. Some amuse themselves by stretching a piece of string side to side across the hull, with a key suspended, placing bets on at what depth the key would sag to the deck as the hull contracted - every 100 ft of depth means an additional 45 psi on the outside of the hull, which translates to approximately 25,000 tons of force against the hull, or 250,000 tons at 1,000 feet. Submariners always think about this pressure.

Submariners are expected to handle just about every role on a submarine, from electrician to cook. They must know how to save the boat regardless of the casualty, and regardless of their rank. A cook should and does know how to fight a fire in the engine room, just like a nuclear-trained mechanic must know how to isolate a power supply if smoke comes from the sonar shack. Everyone on a submarine is the damage control party.

Because they stay hundreds of feet underwater for months at a time, it can be hard for deployed submariners to stay in touch with their loved ones while they serve in the depths of the sea. Every day, America’s service members selflessly put their lives on the line to keep us safe and free. Please take a moment to let our troops know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice.

Skipjack	George Washington	Lafayette	Sturgeon	Los Angeles	Jimmy Carter	Virginia	Ohio
Albacore	Ethan Allen	Tullibee	Skate 578	Nautilus	Triton	Vanguard	Astute
Gotland	Saphir	Alfa class	Kilo class	Typhoon	Oscar class	Akula

USS Wahoo	SS-44	Cusk SS-348	USS Croaker	USS Batfish	USS Harder	USS Tang	USS Cavalla
USS Wahoo	I-4OO	U-48	U-96 (Das Boot)	U-21	U-99	U-505	Surcouf
T-class	Dreadnought

Nautilus

Nautilus

Yellow

K 350

Turtle

CSS Hunley

There are three types of submarines:

Ballistic missile submarines: carry Trident missiles tipped with nuclear warheads. The Navy's 14 SSBNs act as the nation's sea-based strategic deterrence.

Cruise or guided missile submarines: the four SSGNs in the Navy's inventory carry a lot more firepower than a fast attack submarine and have the most advanced technology capable of launching cruise missiles, mini-submarines, and special operations personnel.

Fast attack submarines: typically smaller and faster than the other subs and have more of a tactical mission of ship and submarine attacks, intelligence gathering, and even launching cruise missiles.
 

For craftsmanship, look for large photos showing details to verify if a model is worth the title "museum quality" as wildly claimed by many. Please always remember that a model that looks good from afar (small photos) might create embarrassments when your guests look closer, like the samples below:

Below are submarine models that are on our building list.

	Ictineu II (1864)	The Ictineu II was the first successful combustion powered submarine. The most important invention was the anaerobic engine together with the solution to the problem of oxygen renovation in an hermetic container.
	Brandtaucher (1850)	Brandtaucher was a submarine built the German Navy in 1850. Upon seeing the submarine the Danish Fleet decided to retreat, resulting in the first naval victory achieved by a submarine.
	Drebbel's Submarine model (1620)	The first submarine was ever constructed, by Cornelius Van Drebel, of Holland, in the service of King James I of England.  It was operated by 12 rowers and submerged to a depth of 12 feet.

"The two models arrived yesterday by FedEx. Each is simply outstanding! The level of detail and quality is definitely museum quality! Kudos to you and your modelers. Both the U-21 and the St. Roch are now on prominent display in our home. Also kudos to your shippers and to FedEx. I was very curious how they would be safely shipped, so after taking over a hour to carefully disassemble the crates I got my answer. Brilliant."