Trumpeter 05783 USS California BB-44 1941 1/700 – Plastic Ship Model Kit

Trumpeter 05783 USS California BB-44 1941 in 1/700 scale is a precisely crafted plastic model of a World War II era battleship. This kit, produced by the renowned Trumpeter company, faithfully reproduces the historical details of the famous United States Navy vessel – USS California (BB-44).

Historical Information

USS California BB-44 was a Tennessee-class battleship, commissioned in 1921, which participated actively in US Navy operations during World War II. The ship was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack on December 7, 1941, where it suffered severe damage. After extensive reconstruction, the vessel returned to active service, taking part in Pacific campaigns, including the landings in the Philippines and Okinawa.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of origin: United States of America (USA)
• Period of service: World War II (from 1941 to 1945)
• Ship type: Tennessee-class battleship

Technical Details of the Model

The Trumpeter 05783 kit contains all necessary high-quality plastic parts to assemble an accurate miniature of the USS California BB-44 in its 1941 version. The parts are precisely molded and represent the actual equipment, armament, and superstructure details of the ship. The model does not include glue or paints, allowing for full customization and choice of painting techniques. The kit also comes with an illustrated assembly manual to help you put all the pieces together step by step.

• Material: High-quality plastic
• Category: Plastic model kit for assembly
• Model length after assembly: approx. 27 cm
• Printed deck and superstructure details

Recommendation and Build Difficulty

The Trumpeter 05783 USS California BB-44 1941 in 1/700 scale is highly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in World War II warships. Thanks to its high level of detail, this kit is also perfect as a competition project or for collectors. The build difficulty level is 3 out of 5, meaning a moderate challenge and great satisfaction from precise work.

Choose Trumpeter 05783 to expand your collection with one of the most important US Navy battleships. It's an exceptional offer for enthusiasts of military history and naval modeling.