USS Wisconsin (BB-64) 1:350 Very Fire 350912

Plastic model kit: USS Wisconsin (BB-64) 1:350 Very Fire 350912

The USS Wisconsin (BB-64) model kit in 1:350 scale from Very Fire is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of naval history and modeling. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the most famous American battleships of the Iowa class, which played a significant role in several key conflicts of the 20th century.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:350
• Manufacturer: Very Fire
• Catalog number: 350912

History of USS Wisconsin (BB-64):

USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is an Iowa-class battleship that was built for the United States Navy in the 1940s. Its construction began at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and it was launched on December 7, 1943. The ship was commissioned on April 16, 1944, under the command of Commander Earl E. Stone.

During World War II, USS Wisconsin participated in operations in the Pacific, including the Philippine campaign and the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The battleship also shelled Japanese home islands just before the end of the war in September 1945. During the Korean War, it supported UN forces by bombarding targets in North Korea.

After the end of hostilities, USS Wisconsin was transferred to the reserve fleet, but in 1986 it was reactivated and modernized. As part of the "600-ship Navy" program, it was equipped with modern weapon systems, including BGM-109 Tomahawk and AGM-84 Harpoon missile launchers. In 1991, the battleship participated in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War.

USS Wisconsin was ultimately decommissioned in September 1991 and was converted into a museum ship. It is currently docked at the Nauticus Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia, where it is open to visitors.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.