Our enhanced scale models of the WWII era USS Picuda SS 382 Guppy IIA Balao Class Diesel-Electric Submarine represents the finest in master craftsmanship. Originally named the Obispo. Shown here in a 1/96th scale submersible Guppy IIA conversion configuration with masts and scopes raised. Includes our standard Red Oak case finished in fine Danish oils with clear flame polished cover and customized brass engraved nameplate.

Built by Master Ship Model Builders with more than 40 years individual experience using only professional grade materials. Raven Fine Art Models, the proof is in the pictures. Raven Arts - Where model building is taken to an unparalleled fine art form. That Raven Magic!

1/350th Scale: 15" long x 5" deep x 7" tall   1/96th Scale: 40" long x 9" deep x 13" tall   Approximate Encased Sizes Additional Sizes & Configurations Available

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Other Balao Class Models Available In alphabetical order A-H

SS 308 USS Apogon	SS 324 USS Blenny	SS 337 USS Carbonero	SS 335 USS Dentuda
SS 311 USS Archerfish	SS 325 USS Blower	SS 338 USS Carp	SS 292 USS Devilfish
SS 309 USS Aspro	SS 326 USS Blueback	SS 339 USS Catfish	SS 349 USS Diodon
SS 403 USS Atule	SS 327 USS Boarfish	SS 328 USS Charr	SS 350 USS Dogfish
SS 285 USS Balao	SS 287 USS Bowfin	SS 341 USS Chivo	SS 293 USS Dragonet
SS 385 USS Bang	SS 330 USS Brill	SS 342 USS Chopper	SS 340 USS Entemedor
SS 316 USS Barbel	SS 331 USS Bugara	SS 329 USS Chub	SS 294 USS Escolar
SS 317 USS Barbero	SS 332 USS Bullhead	SS 290 USS Cisco	SS 361 USS Golet
SS 310 USS Batfish	SS 333 USS Bumper	SS 343 USS Clamagore	SS 351 USS Greenfish
SS 318 USS Baya	SS 312 USS Burrfish	SS 344 USS Cobbler	SS 362 USS Guavina
SS 319 USS Becuna	SS 334 USS Cabezon	SS 345 USS Cochino	SS 363 USS Guitaro
SS 320 USS Bergall	SS 288 USS Cabrilla	SS 346 USS Corporal	SS 295 USS Hackleback
SS 321 USS Besugo	SS 323 USS Caiman	SS 291 USS Crevalle	SS 352 USS Halfbeak
SS 286 USS Billfish	SS 289 USS Capelin	SS 347 USS Cubera	SS 364 USS Hammerhead
SS 322 USS Blackfin	SS 336 USS Capitaine	SS 348 USS Cusk	SS 365 USS Hardhead
			SS 366 USS Hawbill

In alphabetical order I-T

SS 367 USS Icefish	SS 378 USS Mero	SS 301 USS Roncador	SS 398 USS Segundo
SS 368 USS Jallao	SS 300 USS Moray	SS 396 USS Ronquil	SS 408 USS Sennet
SS 369 USS Kete	SS 383 USS Pampanito	SS 302 USS Sabalo	SS 314 USS Shark
SS 370 USS Kraken	SS 384 USS Parche	SS 303 USS Sablefish	SS 305 USS Skate
SS 371 USS Lagarto	SS 313 USS Perch	SS 381 USS Sand Lance	SS 411 USS Spadefish
SS 372 USS Lamprey	SS 382 USS Picuda	SS 397 USS Scabbardfish	SS 404 USS Spikefish
SS 296 USS Lancefish	SS 386 USS Pilotfish	SS 399 USS Sea Cat	SS 413 USS Spot
SS 297 USS Ling	SS 387 USS Piperfish	SS 400 USS Sea Devil	SS 414 USS Springer
SS 298 USS Lionfish	SS 409 USS Piper	SS 401 USS Sea Dog	SS 392 USS Sterlet
SS 373 USS Lizardfish	SS 389 USS Piranha	SS 402 USS Sea Fox	SS 415 USS Stickleback
SS 374 USS Loggerhead	SS 390 USS Plaice	SS 405 USS Sea Owl	SS 306 USS Tang
SS 375 USS Macabi	SS 391 USS Pomfret	SS 406 USS Sea Poacher	SS 307 USS Threadfin
SS 299 USS Manta	SS 393 USS Queenfish	SS 407 USS Sea Robin	SS 307 USS Tilefish
SS 376 USS Mapiro	SS 394 USS Razorback	SS 304 USS Seahorse	SS 416 USS Tiru
SS 377 USS Menhaden	SS 395 USS Redfish	SS 315 USS Sealion	SS 412 USS Trepang

The Ship Model Masters of Raven Arts in Washington State are the nation's premier custom model ship building service located just West of Seattle, WA Custom built ship models such as this 1/96th scale WWII Balao Class USS Picuda SS 382 Guppy IIA conversion Diesel-Electric Submarine are built by professional Master Model Builders. Each one is a custom work of fine art built by hand in the USA. Available in a multitude of sizes and configurations.

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