USS San Francisco (SSN-711), 1/700 - Hobby Boss 87015

The USS San Francisco (SSN-711) model kit, reference 87015 by Hobby Boss, reproduced at 1/700 the American nuclear attack submarine USS San Francisco. This plastic kit lets you recreate the distinctive silhouette of a Los Angeles-class submarine on its display stand.

The USS San Francisco (SSN-711) submarine

The USS San Francisco (SSN-711) belonged to the Los Angeles class, a series of US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarines. Commissioned in 1981, it is part of late Cold War and subsequent decades’ American naval history. Attack submarines are designed for anti-submarine warfare and combat missions against surface vessels, as well as for intelligence-gathering and support roles for naval forces.

The Hobby Boss 1/700 scale kit

This Hobby Boss reference is a plastic model kit to be assembled at a scale of 1/700. At this scale, the dimensions of the real ship are reduced 700 times—an ideal format for building a collection of submarines or creating a compact naval diorama.

Once assembled, the model is approximately 151.7 mm long, with a width of about 16 mm and a height of approximately 34.6 mm. The kit includes 11 parts, a display stand, and a decal sheet with markings.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a 1/700 scale submarine model requires careful preparation of the parts and precise gluing. A fine photo-etch-style sprue cutter, a modeling knife, plastic glue, and fine abrasive paper make it easier to work on the small parts.

Painting helps bring out the shapes of the hull, the sail (conning tower) and the appendages. Applying a primer suitable for plastic promotes an even finish. Decals are best applied to a smooth, clean surface; a light wash or weathering can then be used to emphasize raised details without obscuring the submarine’s streamlined silhouette.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 87015
• Type : assembled submarine model kit
• Subject : USS San Francisco (SSN-711)
• Scale : 1/700
• Material : plastic
• Number of parts : 11
• Length (assembled) : approx. 151.7 mm
• Width (assembled) : approx. 16 mm
• Height (assembled) : approx. 34.6 mm
• Included items : stand and decals