 | USS New York BB-34 06711 | | Model:06711 | | The proportional model:1:700 | | Browse the number:12217 |
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USS NEW YORK (BB-34) was first in
the ‘New York’ class of US Navy battleship, laid
down at Brooklyn shipyard in 1911, launched in 1912, commissioned in 1914, and
was the first ship to be equipped with 14-inch main guns.
In
1917 NEW YORK
was assigned to British waters and assisted the British Grand Fleet, being
mainly responsible for blockade and escort missions.
NEW YORK returned to
training and participated in various problem-solving exercises, being
modernised in 1926. Until Pearl Harbour, the US
had maintained neutrality in WWII with NEW
YORK on Atlantic neutral patrols. After the US declared war on Japan,
NEW YORK operated in North Africa (Operation
'Torch') and spent time protecting the North Atlantic and Mediterranean
convoys.
In
1945 NEW YORK transferred to the Pacific
Fleet, and participated in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
During battle NEW YORK
received minor damage in a kamikaze attack.
After the war NEW YORK took part in Operation 'Magic
Carpet', the repatriation of US military personnel from overseas theatres of
war. In 1946 NEW YORK
was used in Operation 'Crossroads' as a target for atomic tests, remaining
afloat but was eventually sunk in 1948 following use in target practice by
other navy ships and aircraft.
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Item No
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06711
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Item
Name
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USS New York BB-34
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Bar Code
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9580208067117
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Scale
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1:700
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Item Type
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Plastic Model
Warship Kit
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Model Brief
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Length: 246.5mm Beam: 49.8mm
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Total Parts
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480+
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Metal Parts
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n/a
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Photo Etched Parts
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1
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Film Parts
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n/a
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Resin Parts
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n/a
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Total Sprues
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10 sprues and deck
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Released Date
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2017-08
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More Features
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-hull split into two parts
-Deck wood pattern finely rendered
-Contains display stand and engraved name plate
-Photo-Etched parts included
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