{"title":"Ships - Scale Model","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"uss-missouri-battleship-1-1200","title":"Revell USS Missouri Battleship 1:1200","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSS Missouri (BB-63) was an American battleship laid down in 1941, launched in January 1944, and commissioned in the US Navy in June 1944. The length of the ship was 270.4 m, width 33 m, and her full displacement - at the time of launching - 58,400 tons. The top speed of the USS Missouri battleship was up to 33 knots. The main armament at the time of the launch was 9 406 mm guns in three turrets of three guns each, and the secondary armament was mainly 20 127 mm guns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe USS Missouri was the third of the six Iowa-class battleships ordered. As it turned out, with the Montana-class battleship building program failing, the Iowa-class battleships were the last to be launched for the US Navy. As they were built without any financial or displacement limits, they also turned out to be the most technologically advanced American battleships in World War II. From the outset, they were built as key carrier ships for aircraft carriers and placed great emphasis on high top speed, which made Iowa-class battleships much faster than any other American battleships. They also had carefully crafted armor and new 406 mm Mk. VII with a greater range of the effective shot. USS Missouri (BB-63) began its participation in World War II in December 1944, by ferrying from Atlantic ports to Hawaii. As early as January 1945, he supported the US Marines on Iwo-Jima with his artillery. In March this year, the USS Missouri acted as a shield ship for a team of aircraft carriers that attacked targets on the Japanese Islands with their on-board planes. In April, he supported activities in the Okinawa region. The battleship completed its operations in World War II in a very glorious and representative manner - it was on board that the representatives of Japan signed the act of unconditional surrender of their country on September 2, 1945. The ship also took an active part in the Korean War (1950-1953). In 1956, however, he was placed in the reserve. In the 1980s, he returned to line service, having previously undergone a thorough modernization. It involved the installation of modern electronics and fire control systems, as well as the installation of Tomahawk and Harpoon rocket launchers and Phalanx anti-aircraft systems. The battleship was also adapted to the homing of on-board helicopters. The ship modernized in this way took an active part in the protection of tankers in the Persian Gulf region in 1987, in the final phase of the Iran-Iraq war. He returned to these waters in 1990 to take an active part in Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991) firing rockets and on-board artillery at targets in Iraq. Finally, in 1992, the ship was decommissioned. At present, it serves as a museum ship in Hawaii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890477192,"sku":"RMG\/5128","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/85-0301-lg.jpg?v=1676480004"},{"product_id":"yamato-battleship-1-700","title":"Tamiya Yamato Battleship 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautifully Detailed Yamato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a 1\/700 scale plastic assembly model kit of the Japanese Battleship Yamato which includes highly detailed laser cut parts by Fine Molds. Parts depicted with the set include; Type 96 triple 25mm cannons (shielded type), Type 96 triple 25mm cannons, a search light clear parts set, and photo-etched parts for the crane and catapult. The Yamato will feature an impressive finish once assembled with these highly detailed parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e★The Yamato, a Japanese Navy battleship completed in December 1941 had a 64,000 ton displacement, was armed with nine 46cm guns which had a 41km firing range, and was produced with a host of other revolutionary features. ★Based on the latest available resources, the Yamato has been recreated in her final form. The flare of the bow and the armor belts along her sides have been accurately reproduced. ★Each of the main turrets feature separately molded barrels. ★Both the 15.5cm secondary guns, the 12.7cm high angle guns, and the anti-aircraft armament as well as parts to depict rangefinders, radars, and cranes are included to enable a detailed finish. ★Length: 375mm. ★Five kinds of Finemold's detail up parts are included to provide the Yamamoto with a greater realistic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890182280,"sku":"TAM\/31113","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/61W4aGydu0L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1676490782"},{"product_id":"musashi-battleship-1-700","title":"Tamiya Musashi Battleship 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll-new tooling of the sister ship of the famed Yamato. Tamiya has fully exploited all of the recent research into the Yamato and her sister to correct the numerous inaccuracies of their previous renditions from a quarter century ago. This new kit presents the ship as it was at the time of its launching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps the change that attracts the most attention is the move away from those toy-like main gun barrels that could elevate, generally found on nearly all the battleship and cruiser kits ever made. Elevation is nice, but it leaves huge gaps between the barrels and turret. Instead, this kit's barrels don't move, but accurately duplicate the canvas covers at the bases of the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther changes are too numerous to mention, but in general, detail is much better all around, particularly on the superstructure, stacks, etc.. In fact, the basic shape of the entire bow of the ship is different, now a more elegant (and accurate), slim design as compared to the previous rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere have been dozens of previous kits of the Musashi, but Tamiya's new state-of-the-art offering is quite welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890149512,"sku":"TAM\/31114","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/s-l1600_92e66585-5c60-48d7-a043-f3a772369eed.jpg?v=1676491145"},{"product_id":"aircraft-carrier-shinano-1-700","title":"Tamiya Aircraft Carrier Shinano 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the largest carriers of WWII, Shinano was originally planned to be the third installment of Yamato class battleships. The construction of this monstrous vessel was started soon after the Japanese defeat at Midway and was completed on Nov. 19, 1944. Its overall length stretched to 266m and it displaced 62,000t. It was well protected with heavily armored sides, inherited from Yamato, and a reinforced flight deck able to withstand the direct blast of a 500kg bomb. On its way to be fitted out however, it was spotted and torpedoed by an American submarine, later capsizing off the shores of Shionomisaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the 1\/700 assembly model kit of Shinano, the massive carrier, which was sunk only ten days after being put into commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe unique hull design of Yamato and Musashi was passed down to Shinano, and has been accurately molded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hangar under the flight deck has also been recreated, and can be equipped with aircraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth the front and rear aircraft elevators can be modeled in the raised or lowered position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bridge, sloping funnel, and steam pipes have also been modeled with the utmost attention to detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKit also features accurate molding of rocket launchers, powerful anti-aircraft guns, and other powerful weapons of Shinano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKit includes 32 aircraft, including the Ryusei. Since aircraft are molded in clear plastic, leaving the cabin portion unpainted produces a realistic finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890116744,"sku":"TAM\/31215","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/61W11pvGV8L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1676491579"},{"product_id":"jap-carrier-migami-1-700","title":"Tamiya Japanese Carrier Mogami 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mogami together with three cruisers of the same type- the Mikuma, the Suzuya and the Kumano- was designed and completed in 1935 as a large-scale light cruiser of an 8500-class. Protecting the Mogami was thickened, highly shell-proof armor effective in warding off extremely large falling-angle shells of U.S. heavy cruisers. But most impressive was the Mogamis 152,000hp engine, the same employed on the battleship Yamato, the biggest battleship ever produced in the world. With the termination of the London Naval Reduction Treaty in 1937 the Mogami had its guns upgraded from 15.5cm triple to 20cm double guns. On March 30, 1942, the Mogami in cooperation the Mikuma and a squadron of destroyers sank the U.S. heavy cruiser Houston and the Australian cruiser Perth in the West Java area. In October of 1944, after going up in flames and being rendered useless from critical damage incurred by carrier-based planes during a battle off the Philippines, the friendly destroyer Akebono sank the Mogami with torpedoes, sending the cruiser to the depths of the Mindanao Sea.\u003cbr\u003eThirty years after its initial release, Tamiya presents the long awaited Mogami re-release with all new parts! Despite limited access to data (recovered photographs, and strategic drawings), Tamiyas designers have used recently available technology and talent to bridge the gaps and polish off the Mogami. Outside of W-Parts (common Waterline Series parts Japanese naval accessories), all of the kits parts will feature completely newly molded pieces. Hull has reproduced with left and right pieces. All accessories have been crisply recreated. Poly-caps allow for rotation of gun turrets. Previously, common parts had been used for the Mikuma and Suzuya, however, this time Tamiya refines the Mogami with all new specialized parts in the true tradition of the Waterline Series- testing the limits of bringing massive naval cruisers down to 1\/700 scale with the utmost precision!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700 scale, Overall length: 286.5mm, Overall width: 36.5mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact bridge structure and particular shape of funnel are reproduced down to finest detail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Mogami plastic assembly kit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe layout of the rear part flight deck with rails and turntables replica is based on most recent references.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main turrets can rotate after completion via polycap.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment such as armament including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple tube torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are sharply reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890083976,"sku":"TAM\/31341","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/65da7916b73659497a118cbf369badda.jpg?v=1676492098"},{"product_id":"uss-new-jersey-bb-62-1-700","title":"Tamiya USS New Jersey BB-62 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the release of the 1\/700 scale BB-63 Missouri in July of 2004, Tamiya introduces our\u003cbr\u003esecond U.S. battleship to the Waterline Series, the BB-62 New Jersey.\u003cbr\u003eServing from 1943 to 1991, the BB-62 New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in U.S.\u003cbr\u003eNaval history. Launched in 1942, the New Jersey was one of 4 Iowa class battleships built by\u003cbr\u003ethe U.S. Like other Iowa class ships she boasted a 45,000 ton displacement, an amazing\u003cbr\u003e212,000hp, was packed with three turrets of 50 caliber 40.6cm triple guns, and despite her\u003cbr\u003elarge size, with hull stretching over 270m, was designed narrow enough to pass through the\u003cbr\u003ePanama Canal. Following serving in major battles in the Pacific during WWII, she was then\u003cbr\u003edeployed to both the Korean and Vietnam War. In 1982, she was upgraded with modern\u003cbr\u003etechnology and weapons systems enabling her to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and\u003cbr\u003eHarpoon anti-ship missiles. Whilst serving on missions in Central America, she was rushed\u003cbr\u003eto the Mediterranean in 1983 to provide fire support in Beirut, Lebanon. After serving in the\u003cbr\u003eGulf War, she was decommissioned for the last time in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700 scale Waterline Series model of the BB-62 New Jersey following 1982 reforms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed via left-right halves for easy assembly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate reproduction of changes made in 1982 including lattice style mast, and Tomahawk\u003cbr\u003eand Harpoon launchers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40.6cm triple guns are moveable thanks to use of polycaps.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter included for quality realistic finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a large, detailed painting reference chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890051208,"sku":"TAM\/31614","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/e6f028b3edf6b68074610629c800cdde.jpg?v=1676494306"},{"product_id":"uss-iowa-bb-61-1-700","title":"Tamiya USS Iowa BB-61 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith our 1\/700 scale Missouri and New Jersey making waves in the modeling world, weve added fuel to the fire with our first ever model of the USS Iowa! This high quality model depicts the Iowa, namesake and first of the Iowa class battleships, as she appeared in WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the USS Iowa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommissioned in February 1943, the USS Iowa served briefly in the Atlantic before departing for the Pacific Theater in January 1944. She served mainly to support carrier based air strikes against Japanese-held islands, protecting said carriers and shelling enemy shore and naval positions. She took part in the Marianas campaign and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, although she missed a chance for a showdown with the Japanese battleship Yamato. After assisting the assault on the Philippines, Iowa took part in the Okinawa invasion as well as supporting air strikes on Kyushu. Together with sister ships USS Missouri and USS Wisconsin, Iowa bombarded industrial cities on the Japanese homeland towards the end of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Highly detailed 1\/700 scale assembly model of the USS Iowa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Model depicts Iowa as she appeared during the Marianas Campaign in 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Model accurately captures differences with the USS Missouri such as open bridge, bow, observation deck, radar antenna and 20mm guns on top of Number 2 turret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Left\/right hull halves design offers easy assembly and ultra-realistic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Main turrets can rotate after completion thanks to polycaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Equipment and armament such as 40mm and 20mm guns reproduced in faithful detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Full color finishing guide shows how to paint Measure 32\/1B camouflage as used in the Marianas Campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Kit includes detailed models of Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplanes.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407890018440,"sku":"TAM\/31616","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/72fb9e42c70b6c0a69d7e1c815db5b5d.jpg?v=1676494625"},{"product_id":"us-escort-cve-9-bouge-1-700","title":"Tamiya US Escort CVE-9 Bogue 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the early stage of World War 2, the German Navy's \"U-Boat\" submarines posed a great threat to the Allied Forces in the North Atlantic Ocean. To counter them, new destroyers were built to escort transport vessels, as well as escort carriers that could provided constant air protection to the convoys for the length of their journey across the Atlantic. This type of aircraft carrier was a modification from certain merchant vessels, and the U.S. Navy made an extensive development and use of them for convoy escort and aircraft transportation.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407889985672,"sku":"TAM\/31711","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/31711_c__64999.jpg?v=1676494907"},{"product_id":"uss-yorktown-cv-5-1-700","title":"Tamiya USS Yorktown CV-5 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe USS Yorktown was completed in September 1937 as the first ship of her namesake-class and the U.S. Navy's sixth aircraft carrier. When the Pacific War broke out, she became the flagship of Task Force 17 under the command of Rear Admiral Frank J. Fletcher and conducted a number of operations around the Pacific. During the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942, she helped thwart the Japanese Navy's advance on New Guinea despite suffering severe damage. Subsequently, at the Battle of Midway, the Yorktown and her sister ships USS Enterprise and USS Hornet defeated the Japanese Mobile Fleet, but the Yorktown herself suffered severe damage by torpedo and bomb hits from the aircraft of the Japanese carrier Hiryu. She was finally sunk by torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-168. The Tamiya 1\/700 scale model is a precise replica assembly kit of this iconic carrier during WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407889952904,"sku":"TAM\/31712","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/2395dc45d8fd2908ca25d1892a0a4ddc.jpg?v=1676843899"},{"product_id":"prinz-eugen-heavy-cruiser-1-700","title":"Tamiya Prinz Eugen Heavy Cruiser 1:700","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Germania Belst Company from Kiel constructed the Prinz Eugen as the third and last Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruiser to be commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruisers were characteristically larger than heavy cruisers from other countries, and the huge Prinz Eugen was elongated an additional 5 meters. With a displacement tonnage measuring at over 14,000tons this enormous German cruiser packed the firepower of four 20.3cm twin gun turrets for its main armament. In May of 1941 the Prinz Eugen participated in Operation Rheinubung to intercept trade ships in the Atlantic. On this mission she joined forces with the Battleship Bismarck to help sink the British Battle Cruiser Hood and inflict considerable damage on the British Battleship Prince of Wales. In February of 1942, the Prinz Eugen, together with the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau left their docks at Brest for Norway on an unexpected dash through the British Channel, in broad daylight. Known as Operation Cerberus, this was to be one of the riskiest, yet best prepared and best coordinated operations carried out by German forces in the Second World War. After arriving safely in German waters, Prinz Eugen was active in the strategic withdrawal from the Russian front, firing thousands of shells at encroaching Russian forces when she provided support for evacuation ships carrying German troops and civilians. One of the few German cruisers to survive World War II, the Prinz Eugen now rests in the warm waters of the Marshal Islands. After enduring two atomic bomb tests she lies capsized in the calm shallows of the Kwajelein Atoll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamiya presents a plastic model assembly kit of the Heavy German Battle Cruiser, Prinz Eugen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700 scale, total length: 303mm, total width: 31mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment and armament faithfully recreated. Prinz Eugen can be assembled as it appeared in two different operations: Operation Rheinubung, 1941 and Operation Cerberus, 1942. In Operation Cerberus, Prinz Eugen was equipped with 5 additional 20mm AA-gun quadruple turrets for the \"Channel Dash.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery detail of the ship's form is accurately recreated down to the subtle line separating the left and right side of the ship's hull. Weaponry, searchlight, and the minutest onboard equipment are all portrayed in breathtaking detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407889920136,"sku":"TAM\/31805","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/products\/bd4e2bf20585da55c03d1a9bf0701dfe.jpg?v=1676495677"},{"product_id":"academy-uss-missouri-bb-63-1-700-modelers-edition","title":"Academy USS Missouri BB-63 1\/700 Modeler's Edition","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe USS Missouri was third-in-class of the Iowa-class fast battleships that were ordered by the US Navy before the start of World War II. While third in class, the Missouri was the last to be completed before war's end and was commissioned in June 1944. Missouri moved to the Pacific after completing its trials and participated in the bombardment of several Japanese islands as well as protecting aircraft carriers operating in those areas. The Japanese surrender was accepted aboard the USS Missouri. The battleship again provided fire support during the Korean War, sat out the Vietnam War, and returned to support Operation Desert Storm before being decommissioned in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou may recall that Academy released a new-tool 1\/700 USS Missouri kit in their easy-to-build series using multi-colored plastic. Wanting to put the concept to the test, we conducted a quick-build of the subject and it turned out rather nice. Are the details as petite as 1\/700 kits from other manufacturers? Not quite, but the kit is much easier to build for younger modelers as well as for those with less dexterity for handing those tiny parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcademy has released this kit again, this time as a modeler's edition. What's different this time? The kit is now molded in gray styrene with the exception of the red lower hull and the black display stand. The MCP is not in this boxing and in its place are some new features of note. First, as a reminder, the features of this basic kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSnap-together assembly (I used glue in my quick build)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional waterline display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional display stand for full-hull display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLots of anti-aircraft batteries provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNicely detailed superstructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo SC-1 Seahawks and two catapults provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge sheet of yellow-tape masks for the decks, AAA gun wells, and upper surfaces of the main and 5 inch gun turrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet of photo-etched parts which provide railings, radar antennas, and other details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe instructions are nicely laid out to make assembly fast and smooth. It also has detailed painting instructions should you wish to paint the Missouri in Measure 22 (1945) complete with fine-print paint chart to identify the proper colors from several major paint makers. Without the MCP and with the included masks, you can render a nice Measure 32\/22D scheme for the Missouri's 1944 service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsidering that the addition of the large sheet of masks and the fret of photo-etched parts added only $10 USD to the retail price of this kit, this release is a bargain. While the tiny parts like the 20mm guns are a bit overscale, the kit is an easy build that you can complete in a weekend (depending on how well you can install photo-etched railings). I wish Academy would pay attention to the US flag - they provide the modern 50 star flag, not the World War 2 appropriate 48 star flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44405055488136,"sku":"ACD14223","price":43.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/0095\/7832\/files\/ACY14223_1.jpg?v=1704305947"}],"url":"https:\/\/checkout.gundamplacestore.com\/collections\/ships-scale-model.oembed","provider":"The Gundam Place Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}