USS MISSOURI Battleship 1/200 by OCCRE

USS MISSOURI Battleship BB-63 1/200

OCCRE 16002

Here's the all-wood and metal model of this huge American battleship, the USS MISSOURI. The model includes over 6,000 parts and is aimed at experienced modelers.

History of the real ship :

The USS Missouri BB-63, known as the "Mighty Mo", was the last battleship commissioned by the US Navy. Construction began in 1941, and she was launched in 1944 during the most critical moments of the Second World War. The Missouri played a key role in several Pacific battles, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Her most famous moment came on September 2, 1945, when she became the site of Japan's surrender, marking the end of the war.

The USS Missouri BB-63 was also active in the Korean War, providing support with her powerful 16-inch guns. Although decommissioned in 1955, she was modernized in the 1980s as part of the Navy's strategy to reactivate its large battleships. During this period, the USS Missouri BB-63 was deployed in the Persian Gulf War, demonstrating her combat capabilities decades after her initial launch.

Finally, in 1992, she was retired from active service and transformed into a floating museum, preserved as a symbol of U.S. naval and military history. The USS Missouri had an impressive half-century career, witnessing the most decisive moments of the 20th century, from the Second World War to the Cold War and the conflicts of the Middle East.
Where is the USS Missouri BB-63 today?

Today, the USS Missouri BB-63 is located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as a museum ship. It is one of the main tourist attractions and a living witness to the naval history of the United States. Visitors can explore its decks and discover the battles in which it took part, as well as its role in the surrender of Japan.

The model:

The USS Missouri BB-63 scale model offers a detailed reproduction of the famous World War II battleship. The model features exact-scale parts made from high-quality wood and metal. The model's dimensions provide a faithful representation of the ship, ideal for model ship enthusiasts.

This model is not initially designed to be made seaworthy. This transformation is left to the modeller's discretion.

The box includes all the parts needed to build the model, as well as :

• Engraved plaque with model name
• Construction base
• Foundry parts
• Step-by-step video tutorials
• Instructions in 5 languages
• Step-by-step HD photos
• Glue and tool guide
• Parts list with dimensions and materials
• Identification document with photos for part identification
• Scale drawings

Features:

• Scale: 1/200
• Width: 178 mm
• Height: 320 mm
• Length: 1355 mm
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Number of pieces: 6,096

Download instructions from our web site (80Mo)

Vidéos :

"Unboxing" of USS MISSOURI de OCCRE :

Step by Step building videos (Step 1):

Complete presentation of the kit :