Academy 1/700 USS Missouri BB-63 Modeller's Edition Plastic Model Kit The USS Missouri was third-in-class of the Iowa-class fast battleships that were ordered by the US Navy before the start of World War II. While third in class, the Missouri was the last to be completed before war's end and was commissioned in June 1944. Missouri moved to the Pacific after completing its trials and participated in the bombardment of several Japanese islands as well as protecting aircraft carriers operating in those areas. The Japanese surrender was accepted aboard the USS Missouri. The battleship again provided fire support during the Korean War, sat out the Vietnam War, and returned to support Operation Desert Storm before being decommissioned in 1992. FEATURES: Snap-together assembly Optional waterline display Optional display stand for full-hull display Lots of anti-aircraft batteries provided Nicely detailed superstructure Two SC-1 Seahawks and two catapults provided Large sheet of yellow-tape masks for the decks, AAA gun wells, and upper surfaces of the main and 5 inch gun turrets Set of photo-etched parts which provide railings, radar antennas, and other details Please note: this kit will require paints and glue to be completed. Available separately. Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83) Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.