1/350 Trumpeter USS Hopper DDG-70 Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer Plastic Model Kit

Build one of the U.S. Navy's most capable modern warships with the 1/350 Trumpeter USS Hopper DDG-70 Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer Plastic Model Kit. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist and U.S. Navy officer, USS Hopper (DDG-70) is a Flight I Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer designed for multi-mission operations including air defense, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and ballistic missile defense.

This highly detailed 1/350 scale kit from Trumpeter faithfully recreates the sleek lines and advanced systems of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Finely molded parts capture the ship's distinctive superstructure, Aegis combat system radars, Mk. 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), naval gun, close-in weapon systems, antennas, and deck equipment. The large scale provides an excellent opportunity to add realistic painting, weathering, and aftermarket detailing for an impressive display model.

Whether you're an experienced ship modeler or expanding your modern naval collection, this kit offers an enjoyable and rewarding building experience while accurately representing one of today's most recognizable guided missile destroyers.

Key Features

• Highly detailed 1/350 scale plastic model kit
• Accurately recreates USS Hopper (DDG-70)
• Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer
• Detailed hull, deck, and superstructure
• Realistic Mk. 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS)
• Finely molded radar arrays, sensors, and communication equipment
• Detailed naval gun and close-in weapon systems
• Ideal for advanced painting and weathering techniques
• Excellent centerpiece for modern U.S. Navy collections
• Paint and cement required for assembly

USS Hopper is named after Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, whose groundbreaking contributions to computer science and naval service make this ship a fitting tribute to one of the most influential figures in modern technology and military history. This Trumpeter kit combines excellent detail with an impressive finished size, making it an outstanding addition to any modern naval model collection.

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Recommended Supplies

Complete your build with our Tamiya Acrylic Paints, Vallejo Model Air Paints, and Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints to achieve an authentic finish. For assembly, browse our Plastic Cement and Glue and Model Tools, then add realistic dirt, rust, and wear with our Weathering Products. Whether you're building an Armor Model Kit, Aircraft Model Kit, Ship Model Kit, or Figure Model Kit, you'll find everything you need to build, paint, and weather your next masterpiece.