{"product_id":"acd14401","title":"Academy 1\/400 USS Missouri BB-63 Iowa-Class Battleship Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/400 USS Missouri BB-63 Iowa-Class Battleship Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild one of the most famous American warships in naval history with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/400 USS Missouri BB-63 Iowa-Class Battleship plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known as \"Mighty Mo,\" the USS Missouri served the United States Navy during World War II, the Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm, becoming one of the most recognizable battleships ever commissioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large-scale Academy battleship model captures the appearance of the Iowa-class design, featuring a detailed full hull, expansive deck, towering superstructure, powerful 16-inch main gun turrets, secondary weapons, anti-aircraft armament, and reconnaissance aircraft. With more than 570 plastic parts and an assembled length of approximately 26.4 inches, the Academy USS Missouri provides an extensive project for naval modeling enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/400 scale USS Missouri BB-63 Iowa-class battleship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy manufacturer part number 14401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 570 injection-molded plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed full-hull battleship construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece hull and two-piece main deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree rotating triple 16-inch main gun turrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed secondary gun batteries and anti-aircraft weapons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 mm and 40 mm anti-aircraft guns with selectable assembly positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed bridge, superstructure, and mast assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnaissance aircraft included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard cranes and exterior deck equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decals for ship markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand and nameplate included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 26.4 inches (670.6 mm) long when assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring glue and paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUSS Missouri (BB-63)\u003c\/strong\u003e was an Iowa-class battleship of the United States Navy and one of the most historically significant American warships of the twentieth century. Named in honor of the state of Missouri, the battleship was built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and commissioned on June 11, 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan hull, deck and superstructure painting before attaching small fittings. Dry-fit the main assemblies and check mast alignment before the final finishing stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960938987594,"sku":"ACD14401","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd14401-01.jpg?v=1794452250","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd14401","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}