About the Model
★The square-shaped bridge and additional AA armament which characterized late-production Fletcher-class ships are accurately reproduced. ★Five 12.7cm guns, AA armament, torpedo launcher, and depth charge launchers are all highly detailed. ★Sharply rendered radar antennae and other small parts add to the purposeful appearance of the destroyer. ★Decals included to depict ship numbers and the U.S. flag. ★Camouflage patterns used by the U.S. Navy are clearly explained by the instruction manual and colour illustrations on the back of the package.
Requires Glue & Paints
Recommended Tamiya Paint Palette (1/700 Scale)
- Vertical Surfaces (Upper Hull/Superstructure): XF-50 Field Blue (often lightened with white for scale effect) or XF-17 Sea Blue.
- Horizontal Surfaces (Decks): XF-54 Dark Sea Grey or XF-18 Medium Blue.
- Lower Hull: XF-9 Hull Red.
- Details: XF-1 Flat Black (funnel tops), XF-53 Neutral Grey (some smaller fittings), or Metallic Grey for gun barrels.
