Tamiya 31907 - 1/700 DD-797 USS Cushing  [31907]

1/700 U.S. Fletcher-Class Destroyer DD-797 Cushing

Witness to an understood Moment in Japan's History

During WWII, 175 for the 2,000 ton Fletcher-class destroyers was built for the U.S. Navy and they also served when the primary destroyers associated with Pacific and Atlantic fleets. A definite Fletcher-class ship finished up being the USS Cushing (DD-797) which was finished in 1944. Using classes learned in battle, she finished up being a late-production ship fitted with increased anti-aircraft armament and a square-shaped bridge which offered greater presence. Along with five 12.7cm firearms and a quintuple 533mm torpedo launcher, she have been armed with five dual 40mm cannons and seven solitary 20mm cannons. From her implementation in 1944, she participated in actions such once the assaults on Taiwan plus the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and also at the conclusion associated with the war she joined Tokyo Bay utilising the USS Missouri and witnessed the signing for the surrender documents.

Specs & Features

• The square-shaped connection and extra AA armament which characterized late-production Fletcher-class vessels are accurately reproduced.
• Five 12.7cm weapons, AA armament, torpedo launcher, and level fee launchers are extremely step by step.
• Sharply rendered radar antennae alongside little elements increase the purposeful appearance of destroyer.
• Decals included to depict ship numbers and the United States banner.
• Camouflage patterns utilized by the U.S. Navy are demonstrably explained by the instruction manual and color pictures concerning the back of this package.