Tamiya 31616 - 1/700 USS Iowa Scale Kit for Advanced Ship Modellers  [31616]

Tamiya 31616 1/700 Scale USS Iowa - Marianas Campaign Version

The Tamiya 1/700 USS Iowa kit presents a faithful miniature of the famed Iowa-class battleship as seen during the Marianas operations in 1944. The model balances fine detail with manageable assembly, making it a rewarding subject for history-minded modellers.

Operational Background

Entered service in 1943, the USS Iowa served in both theatres and provided heavy support for carrier strikes and amphibious operations. Her participation in actions such as the Marianas campaign and Leyte Gulf gives this kit strong historical context for display and study.

Construction Highlights

The kit replicates distinct features like the open bridge layout, radar fitments and gun arrangements. The hull is supplied as left and right halves to simplify build alignment, and the main turrets use polycap fittings so they can rotate smoothly after assembly.

Finishing and Presentation

Included in the kit is a detailed finishing chart for the Measure 32/1B camouflage pattern used in 1944. Careful painting and finishing will produce a compact, period-correct display model suitable for shelves or dioramas.