{"product_id":"71569-aoshima-04601-us-navy-battleship-washington-1700","title":"Aoshima 04601 Cuirassé de l'US Navy Washington 1\/700","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n  \n    \u003ch2\u003eAoshima 04601 US NAVY BATTLESHIP WASHINGTON 1\/700 – World War II Battleship in Miniature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAoshima 04601 US NAVY BATTLESHIP WASHINGTON 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully reproduces the legendary American battleship USS Washington (BB-56) in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model is intended for enthusiasts of naval warfare, especially those interested in United States Navy ships from the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e era.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHistorical background of USS Washington\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      USS Washington entered service in \u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e as the second ship of this name in the US Navy. It was one of the most important American battleships during the Pacific campaigns. Weighing 37,000 tons and measuring 205 meters in length, the ship was equipped with exceptionally powerful main armament: nine 406mm guns, supported by ten dual-purpose 127mm gun turrets and a number of 20mm anti-aircraft guns.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n      The US Navy utilized Washington in a series of key naval operations. In the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of Guadalcanal\u003c\/strong\u003e (1942), the battleship sank the Japanese Kirishima, and in the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of the Philippine Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e (1944), it played a strategic role in neutralizing the Japanese fleet. Washington's period of activity was \u003cstrong\u003e1941–1947\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its primary use in combat operations in the Pacific.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eInformation about the Aoshima 04601 model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eUSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eContents: model kit components, does not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced historically correct armament and superstructures\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIntuitive sprues for easier assembly and painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDifficulty level: 3\/5 – recommended for intermediate modelers and US Navy enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      We recommend the Aoshima 04601 model to all modelers fascinated by warships and the history of 20th-century navies. Thanks to the meticulously recreated details, the Washington model allows you to depict the iconic battleship in the most important period of its service. It is an excellent choice for both naval modeling enthusiasts and collectors of historical miniatures.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Aoshima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723830743374,"sku":"AOS04601","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/57679dee8165f8fe46d1e91f7e814521.png?v=1755570058","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/71569-aoshima-04601-us-navy-battleship-washington-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}