USS New York (BB-34) was first in the New York class of US Navy battleships, laid down at the 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 modernized in 1926. Until Pearl Harbor, 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 theaters of war. In 1946 New York was used in Operation 'Crossroads' as a target for atomic tests. It remained afloat but was eventually sunk in 1948 following use in target practice by other navy ships and aircraft.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/700
Skill Level: 3
Length: 9.7”
Beam: 2”
Parts: 480+
- Painting and assembly required
- 10 sprues
- One decal sheet
- Clear parts
- One photo-etched fret
- Includes display stand and nameplate
- Two-piece hull
- One-piece deck with finely rendered wood pattern
- Includes two OS2U aircraft
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
*Cyanoacrylate glue is required for photo-etched parts*
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Paint Guide:
Grey
Navy Blue
Deck Blue
Flat White
Blue Grey
Flat Black
Light Blue
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