EXECUTIVE SERIES DISPLAY 1/350 SCALE U. This handcrafted 1/350 scale model is painstakingly built by our skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail. The USS Arizona was moored in Pearl Harbor’s “Battleship Row” on the morning of December 7, 1941, when Japanese aircraft carrier attacked. It was hit by several bombs, and the explosion totally destroyed the forward hull, collapsing its forward superstructure, causing it to sink, with the loss of more than 1100 of its crew members. After it is sanded and puttied, skilled artists paint on the intricate details. Clear lacquer provides the finishing touch and long-lasting protection. This model is personally signed by four of those survivors: Glenn Lane, Donald Stratton, Vincent Vlach, and Russell McCurdy. Certificate of Authenticity included. This 1/350 Scale – U. Navy USS Arizona 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 Arizona Battleship. USS Arizona was a Pennsylvania-class battleship built for and by the United States Navy in the mid-1910s. Shortly after the end of the war, Arizona was one of a number of American ships that briefly escorted President Woodrow Wilson to the Paris Peace Conference. Several years later, she was transferred to the Pacific Fleet and remained there for the rest of her career. The item comes from a non-smoking environment. Great Customer Service Is My #1 Priority! The item “USS Arizona BB-39 Signed By 4 Survivors Desk Display 1/350 WW2 Battleship Model” is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “bordi20″ and is located in Fairfield, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
- Country of Manufacture: United States