{"product_id":"50071-trumpeter-05701-us-battleship-bb-61-iowa-1984-modern-1700","title":"Trumpeter 05701 Cuirassé américain BB-61 Iowa 1984 Moderne 1\/700","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 05701 US Battleship BB-61 Iowa 1984 Modern 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the famous battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), modernized to its 1984 configuration. The model is produced in 1\/700 scale, allowing for detailed replication of the vessel’s features while maintaining a compact size, ideal for warship collectors and enthusiasts of the United States Navy fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, Korean War, Cold War, Modern times (the 1984 version represents the last refit under the \"600-ship Navy\" program)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic; glue and paints are not included in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic parts to assemble a full model of the battleship, detailed assembly instructions; the model does not include photo-etched parts or resin accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name Iowa, battleship BB-61 played a significant role during the major conflicts of the 20th century. During World War II, USS Iowa not only escorted Allied convoys in the Atlantic but also transported President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Tehran Conference. In Pacific operations, it supported amphibious landings on the Marshall Islands and served as flagship during the surrender of Japan in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAfter the war, the ship participated in operations during the Korean War, supporting Navy raids on the North Korean coast. Following a period in reserve, it was reactivated in the 1980s. The 1984 modernization gave it a distinctive contemporary look – armed with modern Tomahawk and Harpoon missile systems, Phalanx CIWS stations, and upgraded combat electronics, USS Iowa became one of the most formidable ships of the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trumpeter 05701 model\u003c\/strong\u003e replicates this modernized version of the famous battleship, impressing with the number of details characteristic for 1984, including elaborately designed superstructures, missile and artillery armament systems, and detailed deck equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe model is recommended for both advanced naval modellers and intermediate hobbyists looking to develop their assembly skills on small but detailed subjects. With a difficulty level set at \u003cstrong\u003e4 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, it may prove an interesting challenge and a striking element of any warship model collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722887319886,"sku":"TRUM05701","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/4b88dca53ff9357b6436e3d8b1a485c5.jpg?v=1755548645","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/50071-trumpeter-05701-us-battleship-bb-61-iowa-1984-modern-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}