How to Get Fully Assembled Submarine Models Without Building Them Yourself

Have you ever had a hobby that you enjoyed so much that you were willing to pay top dollar to collect them? If you love submarines that much, then you can find all kinds of model submarines, ready-made, for you to look at and enjoy. What kinds of wooden model submarines are available on the high-end market? Here are three examples of submarines you can find on the Internet fully designed for purchase.

USS Pampanito Submarines - Estimated Total Cost $1,500

What do you know about the Personal Submarines For Sale Submarine? During its service in World War Two, it earned six battle stars. The submarine sank five vessels during its time in the Pacific. Her most remembered day happened on Sept. 12, 1944 when her and two other submarines came upon an 11-ship convoy and ended up sinking seven of them. The submarine helped in the recovery and rescue of about 73 prisoners of war that were carried on these transports.

Turtle Submarine (designed by David Bushnell) - Estimated Total Cost $2,000

The Bushnell "Turtle" submarine was the first American made submarine built in 1776. The turtle submarine was designed to stop the British naval blockade going on in the New York Harbor while the American Revolutionary War was going on. With only one man occupying it, the submarine was able to submerge into the water by allowing the water to enter the hull. It would resurface by pumping it out with a hand pump. It was powered by hand propeller and would go underneath its target and attach and clock detonated bomb to its hull. By a miscalculation of a British ship, the bomb did not attach. Instead, the torpedo's timer went off, creating a powerful blast, which forced the British naval ships further away from the harbor.

Gato Class 212 Submarine - Estimated Total Cost $500

This was a prototype design that gave inspiration to the vintage design for the World War Two submarine. Due to the needs of the time, construction on this submarine type was hastened. Between 1941 and 1943, there were about 73 submarines built. During World War Two, most of the Pacific submarine force for the United States was of this design. About 20 of them were lost during action. Once World War Two ended, the Gato Class 212 submarine never saw service again. They were completely withdrawn from action in 1969. You can see this class of submarines in certain museums.

You don't always have to build your own model submarines to get the full appreciation of what these babies used to do for the world's naval forces. While these prices are examples of some companies, they are a rough estimate of the kind of prices found on these subs.