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

Trumpeter BB-63 Missouri 1991 — 1:700 display waterline kit

This 1:700 waterline plastic kit portrays the US battleship BB-63 Missouri as it appeared in 1991, intended for shelf display and reference modelling projects.

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 reproduces the 1991 configuration and includes decal markings plus selected photo-etched brass for refined fittings. It is supplied as multiple plastic sprues with separate waterline and lower hull components and a dedicated decal sheet. Modelmakers should prepare for trimming, test-fitting, painting, and careful brass handling during construction.

A detailed 1:700 waterline kit capturing the 1991 look of BB-63 Missouri, suitable for builders aiming for a museum-style display model.