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

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

This 1:700 waterline plastic kit recreates the US battleship BB-63 Missouri as configured in 1991, aimed at display-focused naval modelling and reference builds.

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 captures the vessel's 1991 appearance with dedicated decal markings and select photo-etched brass components. It ships as multiple plastic parts across separate waterline and lower hull pieces, plus a decal sheet keyed to the stated configuration. Builders should plan for standard modelling tasks such as trimming sprue attachment points, painting, and careful fitting of small brass items.

A finely detailed 1:700 waterline kit that reproduces the 1991 configuration of BB-63 Missouri for modellers seeking a display-ready modern-era battleship subject.