Tamiya 31907 1/700 Scale DD-797 USS Cushing Waterline Model - Fletcher-class Collectors Kit  [31907]

Scale Study: USS Cushing DD-797

The USS Cushing (DD-797) served as part of the Fletcher-class destroyer force in World War II, entering service in 1944 and engaging in significant battles such as Leyte Gulf. This 1/700 waterline kit reproduces the ship's late-war configuration, highlighting the enhanced anti-aircraft loadout and the square bridge shape typical of that period.

Detailed Fittings and Weapon Layout

Tamiya's kit portrays the ship's principal armament with fidelity: five 12.7cm guns and a quintuple 533mm torpedo launcher, plus extensive AA weaponry. The moulded radar arrays and small fittings improve scale realism. Included decals allow accurate marking of numbers and the US flag.

Construction Advice and Display Options

Clear assembly directions cover painting and camouflage patterns used by the US Navy, helping modellers achieve a neat finish. The compact scale makes this kit well suited to shelf display or integration into a larger fleet grouping.