Description: Trumpeter Models USS South Dakota BB-57 This is a new Trumpeter Models kit #5760. This is a 1:700 scale model requiring assembly and painting. Plastic cement and paints not included. USS South Dakota was launched in June 1941 and commissioned in March 1942. In November, 1942, she joined battleship USS Washington and some destroyers to form TF 64. The force was operating southwest of Guadalcanal against a Japanese bombardment group consisted of the one battleship, two heavy cruisers and a destroyer screen. South Dakota had taken 42 hits which caused considerable damage. The battleship next operated with the British Home Fleet, based at Scapa Flow. During the operation against Philippine Islands, South Dakota and carriers covered the landings on Mindoro. On July14th, 1945, as part of a bombardment group, she participated in the shelling of the Kamaishi Steel Works, Honshu. This was the first gunfire attack on the Japanese home islands by heavy warships. On January 31th, 1947, she was placed in reserve, out of commission. South Dakota received 13 battle stars for World War II service.Item No 05760Item Name U.S.S. South Dakota BB-57Bar Code 9580208057606Scale 1:700Item Type Static WarshipModel Brief Length: 297.1mm Width: 48.04mm Height: 82.69mmTotal Parts 371pcsTotal Sprues 10 sprues, upper hull, lower hull, deck, waterline plate, and standPaint Schemes BB-57 USS South Dakota Wearing MS 21 Navy Blue Camouflage in 1945.Released Date 2009-07More Features " Hull-One-piece slide-molded upper hull -Lower hull made from two-directional slide molds-Sponsons are represented on lower hull by slide-mold te" Shipping is via USPS Priority or FedEx, from 44720. International shipping is via USPS International. International buyers are responsible for any import duties or fees specific to their country regulations. I will not alter the import declaration. Tracking information will be provided when item ships. Return of unopened packages are accepted, buyer is responsible for return shipping. Cancellation are always accepted, but must be requested prior to shipping of the item. Some packages may have shelf wear. Feel free to contact me, I typically respond within 12 hours.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: North Canton, Ohio
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Theme: Militaria
Scale: 1:700
Type: Ship Kit
Features: Kit
MPN: 5760
Featured Refinements: Battleship Model
Year: 1983
Brand: Trumpeter
