Academy Ships 1/700 USS Missouri BB-63 Modeler's Edition Kit
USS Missouri BB 63 Modeler's Edition USS Missouri BB 63 Modeler's Edition USS Missouri BB 63 Modeler's Edition The USS Missouri was third-in-class of the Iowa-class fast battleships that were ordered by the US Navy before the start of World War II. While third in class, the Missouri was the last to be completed before war's end and was commissioned in June 1944. Missouri moved to the Pacific after completing its trials and participated in the bombardment of several Japanese islands as well as protecting aircraft carriers operating in those areas. The Japanese surrender was accepted aboard the USS Missouri. The battleship again provided fire support during the Korean War, sat out the Vietnam War, and returned to support Operation Desert Storm before being decommissioned in 1992.
- Assemble with full hull or as water line model
- Complete with display stand
- Easy-to-follow painting guide, deck masking seal included
- Photo-etched parts include railing and radar
- Two SC-1 scout seaplanes
- Armament includes nine 16” guns and twenty 5” guns
- Three 16” and ten 5” turrets are rotatable
- Assemble 20mm and 40mm anti-aircraft guns in your choice of direction
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