BRAND NEW VINTAGE WWII REPRODUCTION 1/350 SCALE USS MISSOURI BB-63 SOLID WOOD RESIN DESK TOP DISPLAY U. Navy to be named in honor of the US state of Missouri. The USS Missouri was the last battleship built by the United States, and was the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan which ended World War II. Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany wood and resin composite materials, by The Toys & Models Corporation’s (TMC), this USS Missouri model is an exact replica of the original, handcrafted with vigilance by master craftsmen. After it is sanded and puttied, skilled artists paint on the intricate details. Clear lacquer provides the finishing touch and long-lasting protection. This 1/350 – USS Missouri Battleship Model – the definitive version of the U. Navy – makes a great gift for any naval military buff or history fan. A Short History about the USS Missouri Battleship. Navy to be named in honour of the US state of Missouri. Missouri was the last battleship built by the United States, and was the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan which ended World War II. Missouri was ordered in 1940 and commissioned in June 1944. In the Pacific Theater of World War II she fought in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and shelled the Japanese home islands, and she fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. Missouri received a total of 11 battle stars for service in World War II, Korea, and the Persian Gulf, and was finally decommissioned on 31 March 1992, but remained on the Naval Vessel Register until her name was struck in January 1995. The item comes from a non-smoking environment. Great Customer Service Is My #1 Priority! The item “US Navy USS Missouri BB-63 Desk Top Display 1/350 Battleship Ship Boat WW2 Model” is in sale since Friday, May 22, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “bordi20″ and is located in Plano, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
- Country of Manufacture: United States
