Trumpeter 05705 USS Missouri BB-63 Modernised 1/700 Display Model  [TP05705]

Scale modelling of USS Missouri BB-63 at 1/700

The legendary Iowa-class battleship USS Missouri BB-63 is offered by Trumpeter as a highly detailed 1/700 scale kit that reflects the ship's 1991 modernised layout. The kit is targeted at hobbyists who value historical accuracy and compact display pieces.

Notable service and upgrades

Originally launched in 1944, Missouri is famous for the Japanese surrender ceremony on her deck. In the 1980s she underwent substantial modernisation, gaining systems such as Harpoon and Tomahawk missile mounts that are replicated in this model for the post-refit appearance.

Parts count and presentation

This Trumpeter kit recreates the 1991 warship configuration at 1/700 scale and measures 386 mm long when assembled. It includes 223 plastic parts plus two brass propellers, offering plenty of detail for paint, rigging and weathering techniques used by serious modellers.