Vee Hobby 1/700 South Dakota Battleship BB-57 1944 Platinum Plastic Model Kit [P57005]

SKU: VH-P57005 | Brand: Vee Hobby | Product: Vee Hobby 1/700 South Dakota Battleship BB-57 1944 Platinum Plastic Model Kit [P57005] The South Dakota served as the lead vessel of her U.S. Navy battleship class. Armed with three 45-caliber 40.6cm triple-turret guns, she achieved speeds of 27 knots, matching the performance of Yamato-class battleships. Commissioned in March 1942, the ship saw extensive combat including the Battle of Santa Cruz (October 1942), Third Battle of Solomon (November 1942), Battle of the Philippine Sea (June 1944), and Battle of Okinawa, earning 13 Service Stars total. This model captures the ship's wartime configuration with fine detail work. Assembly includes 8 etched parts, ground brass components, wooden deck sheet, and masking stickers. Item dimensions: 40.0cm x 15.0cm x 5.5cm.