Entering service in 1918 too late for combat inn WW I, the S Class saw action in the early days of WW II. The S-Boats were know as the "Pig Boats" due to their less than pretty appearance.

The Blue Water navy kit measures 7.5 inches long. The subs small size does not mean little detail. the deck and sail are reproduced to the exact plans used by Electric Boat. the hull and sail is a single piece casting. A photo-etched brass sheet makes up most of the boats details. This is a great starter kit.

Kit S102  44.95 Great first time resin kit.
 

"Basics of Ship Building" by Mike Ashey
The bible today for the Model Shipbuilder. This book will give step by
step pictures on building plastic kits, resin kits plus photoetching. This is
the best book for the beginner to experienced builder on the newer
special high price kits resin kits and customizing parts.
1. Building Plastic Kits 2. Building Resin Kits
3. Scratchbuilding & Detailing Superstructure Shapes
4. Working with Brass & Stainless Steel Photoetching
5. Painting, Masking, & Decal Application
There is also an 18-page section of color photographs
of finished models by Mike and others. Of the hundreds
of black and white how - to photos. I recognized very
few from his first book. Most highly recommended.
Published by Kalmbach.     #BK02 19.95