Trumpeter 1:700 USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship (1945) Plastic Model Kit

Build one of the most famous battleships ever constructed with the Trumpeter 1:700 USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship (1945) Plastic Model Kit. This highly detailed model recreates USS Iowa (BB-61) in her 1945 World War II configuration, when she served as the flagship of the U.S. Third Fleet during the final Pacific campaigns. Armed with nine 16-inch guns, twenty 5-inch dual-purpose guns, and an extensive anti-aircraft battery, Iowa provided carrier escort, shore bombardment, and fleet protection during the battles for Okinawa and the Japanese home islands.

Trumpeter's kit features finely engraved deck planking, sharply molded hull and superstructure details, a comprehensive weapons suite, and photo-etched parts for enhanced realism. The model includes over 700 parts, a display stand, and waterslide decals, making it an excellent project for both experienced ship modelers and WWII naval enthusiasts.

Whether you're building a U.S. Navy collection or recreating one of the Pacific War's most powerful battleships, the Trumpeter USS Iowa BB-61 (1945) is an outstanding centerpiece for any 1:700 scale fleet.

Key Features

• 1:700 scale plastic model kit
• USS Iowa (BB-61) in 1945 WWII configuration
• Over 700 plastic parts
• Finely engraved deck planking
• Highly detailed hull and superstructure
• Photo-etched detail parts included
• Display stand included
• Waterslide decals included
• Assembly and paint required
• Manufactured by Trumpeter

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