Revell Gato Class Sub - 85-0384 versus 85-0394

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Hi all,

Just after Revell released its 1/72 scale Gato a couple of years ago, I picked one up (Revell #85-0384). Still in the stash however. The other day at my LHS, I noticed the a Gato that had different box art and was numbered 85-0394. Anyone know of what the difference between the two kits are if any? I am assuming it has to be something more than a different looking box art?

Thanks,

RODC

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It could very well be the same kit. They have done that on a smaller cutaway U Boat too.

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I have the original (submerged on the box art) and I would suspect it is a straight re-release of that one with an updated box. You might drop Revell and email and ask. If you do please let us know what they say.

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05047- new release 2006.

  1. Submarine Gato-Class
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Barb SS-220
    March 1945
  2. Submarine Gato-Class
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Barb SS-220
    Pearl Harbor | August 1945
  3. Submarine Gato-Class
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Jack SS-259
    Pearl Harbor | 1945
  4. Submarine Gato-Class
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Rock SS-274
    Pearl Harbor | 1945
  5. Submarine Gato-Class
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Cobia SS-245
    Pearl Harbor | 1945
  6. Submarine Gato-Class
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Flasher SS-249
    1944

85-0384- new decals 2007

  1. US Gato Class Submarine
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Cobia SS-245
    August 1945
  2. US Gato Class Submarine
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Silversides SS-236
    August 1945
  3. US Gato Class Submarine
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Flasher SS-249
    August 1945
  4. US Gato Class Submarine
    USMilitaryUS Navy
    USS Growler SS-215
    PH| November 1944

85-0394- new decals

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