Trumpeter 05705 1:700 BB-63 Missouri Waterline Kit 1991 Edition  [TP05705]

Trumpeter BB-63 Missouri (1991) 1:700 waterline assembly

This 1:700 waterline kit renders the US battleship BB-63 Missouri in the 1991 configuration, suited to display and museum-style modelling projects.

The real USS Missouri (BB-63) was laid down on 6 January 1941 as the third Iowa-class battleship. The Iowa-class was designed for high speed and heavy armament, mounting nine 16-inch guns and achieving speeds over 30 knots within treaty-imposed displacement limits. Missouri entered service in June 1944, served in Pacific operations including Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and received the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945. The ship was modernized and returned to service in the 1980s and remained a notable example of mid-20th century battleship design.

The kit reproduces the 1991 appearance with dedicated decal markings and selected photo-etched brass components for refined fittings. Contents include multiple injection-moulded sprues, a separate waterline and lower hull assembly, and a decal sheet keyed to the indicated configuration. Expect routine modelling operations such as removing flash, sanding joints, painting, and careful brass part installation.

A precision 1:700 waterline kit that faithfully depicts the BB-63 Missouri in its 1991 setup, aimed at collectors and display modellers.