A plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Separate tools, paint, etc. are required.
Color: white
Package weight: 0.84 pounds
Product model number: 31616-000
This is a large model with a total length of 386.5mm, and is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Iowa when it participated in the 1944 Battle of the Marianas. It would be interesting to compare the size of America's last giant battleship with its rival Yamato, which has the same size at 367mm. The long and slender shape of the ship is accurately reproduced with the unique curved bow shape of the Shea, which is divided into left and right parts. In addition, the characteristics of the Iowa are captured and modeled, such as the upper structure of the open bridge and the shape of the tip of the bow. The 40.6cm triple turret, which was effective for radar and naval gunfire, produces accurate fire, and is impressive even in 1/700 scale. In addition, a number of anti-aircraft weapons such as 12.7cm twin guns, 40mm quadruple machine guns, and 20mm machine guns are also delicately reproduced, allowing you to enjoy the dense finish. The kit also includes a large color painted diagram that explains the unique Major 32/1B camouflage that was applied during the Battle of the Marianas. The Vought OS2U Kingfisher carrier aircraft is also modeled. Iowa-class Missouri and New Jersey are also available on the same 1/700 scale. Missouri is modeled in the late war, and New Jersey is modeled after being converted into a postwar missile battleship. It is also possible to create and arrange the final battleship transition. (From Amazon.co.jp)