{"product_id":"1-200-uss-stevens-dd-479","title":"1\/200 USS Stevens DD-479","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\/200 USS Stevens DD-479 \u003c\/b\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrumpeter\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a detailed and rewarding scale model experience for ship modelling enthusiasts and hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed parts: Accurate representation of the Fletcher-class destroyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hull design: Build and display the complete ship above and below the waterline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand included: Showcase your finished model with pride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 57.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: USS Stevens DD-479\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts count: 530+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull Type: Full Hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay Stand: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Experienced modellers, naval history fans, and collectors looking for a centrepiece for their display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USS Stevens DD-479 was a Fletcher-class destroyer that served with distinction in the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1942, she participated in key operations across the Pacific, including the Solomon Islands campaign and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Fletcher-class destroyers were known for their versatility, speed, and firepower, making them a backbone of the US Navy’s destroyer force during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSS Stevens earned 11 battle stars for her service, reflecting her active role in major naval engagements. The ship’s design and operational history make it a popular subject for scale model enthusiasts and naval historians alike. Building this kit offers a hands-on way to appreciate the engineering and legacy of one of the most successful destroyer classes in naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild using paint and glue. Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837681881244,"sku":"TR03722","price":168.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/TR03722-2.jpg?v=1778689216","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/1-200-uss-stevens-dd-479","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}