Tamiya 78029 1/350 USS Missouri BB-63 1991 Detailed Scale Kit  [78029]

Tamiya 78029 - 1/350 US Battleship BB-63 Missouri - Circa 1991 (Plastic model)
Price:
CAD$92.56
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
78029
GTIN:
4950344780297
Condition:
Brand New
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1/350 Scale USS Missouri BB-63 by Tamiya 78029 - A Naval Landmark in Miniature

The USS Missouri (BB-63) is famed as the site of Japan's surrender that ended World War II and served through key Pacific operations after commissioning in 1944. She later underwent modernisation in the 1980s and took part in the Gulf War, firing Tomahawk missiles in combat, a history this model honours.

The Tamiya 78029 kit recreates the Missouri's 1991 appearance with updated components that reflect her modern systems and deck layout. Builders will find a high level of historical fidelity and careful engineering throughout this 1/350 representation.

Construction Highlights and Finishing Notes

This kit features newly tooled sections for areas like the bridge and Tomahawk launcher deck, plus photo-etched items and stainless steel wire to capture fine detail. These parts help model makers achieve a realistic finish and accurate silhouette for display models.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/350
  • Length: 774mm
  • Beam: 94.5mm
  • Height: 182mm
  • Material: Plastic with photo-etched parts
  • Includes: Reference manual with images (16 pages)
The kit includes fine photo-etched parts and small plastic components, so it suits intermediate to advanced builders comfortable with delicate assembly and precise painting. Allow extra time for subassemblies and rigging if you aim for high realism.
Use fine tweezers, a good hobby knife, small files, and a pin vise for detailing. Cyanoacrylate (super glue) works well for photo-etch and metal parts, while plastic cement is best for the main hull and sprue parts.
There are several aftermarket sets for rigging, extra photo-etch detail, and display bases that complement this 1/350 Tamiya kit. Check specialist retailers for compatible detail sets and instructions on fitting them.

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