1:320 USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) Aegis Guided Missile Destroyer

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1:320 Scale. Highly detailed kit, Measures 16 inches long when complete. Decals included for Forrest Sherman, Turner Joy and Edson destroyers. Flag Sheet. Skill level 2

How long is the model when complete:

The model measures 16 inches long

What age is recommended:

Ages 14 and up

What paints do I need:

We recommend Black, Dark Blue, Dark Gray, Hull Red, Silver, Tan

Does it come with paint and glue:

Paint and glue are sold separately

How many parts are included:

87 parts

Debuting in 1957 during the week of Pres. Eisenhower's 2nd inauguration, Forrest Sherman slid into the water flaunting an all aluminum above-deck structure, including gun foundations. Increased freeboard (area between waterline and deck) keeps her high and dry. Her sleek efficient design makes her especially stable and easy to maintain. ALL GUN DESTROYER The last of the "gun only" destroyers, she carries and automatic rapid-fire gun mount forward and two aft. She is also armed with several anti-aircraft guns plus hedgehogs, depth charges and both anti-submarine and anti-surface torpedoes. The ship was named after Admiral Forrest Sherman who, during WW II, commanded the carrier Wasp and later became Chief of Naval Operations. SPECIFICATIONS FOR DD-931:Builder: Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine Launched: February 5, 1955 Commissioned: November 9, 1955Dimensions: Length -- 418' 5" Beam -- 45' 2" Draft -- 14' 2"Maximum Displacement 3,807 tons Speed: 35 knots Armament: Three 5" guns, Four 3" guns, Four 21" torpedo tubes Complement: Up to 22 Officers and 315 men

1:320 Scale. Highly detailed kit, Measures 16 inches long when complete. Decals included for Forrest Sherman, Turner Joy and Edson destroyers. Flag Sheet. Skill level 2

How long is the model when complete:

The model measures 16 inches long

What age is recommended:

Ages 14 and up

What paints do I need:

We recommend Black, Dark Blue, Dark Gray, Hull Red, Silver, Tan

Does it come with paint and glue:

Paint and glue are sold separately

How many parts are included:

87 parts

Debuting in 1957 during the week of Pres. Eisenhower's 2nd inauguration, Forrest Sherman slid into the water flaunting an all aluminum above-deck structure, including gun foundations. Increased freeboard (area between waterline and deck) keeps her high and dry. Her sleek efficient design makes her especially stable and easy to maintain. ALL GUN DESTROYER The last of the "gun only" destroyers, she carries and automatic rapid-fire gun mount forward and two aft. She is also armed with several anti-aircraft guns plus hedgehogs, depth charges and both anti-submarine and anti-surface torpedoes. The ship was named after Admiral Forrest Sherman who, during WW II, commanded the carrier Wasp and later became Chief of Naval Operations. SPECIFICATIONS FOR DD-931:Builder: Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine Launched: February 5, 1955 Commissioned: November 9, 1955Dimensions: Length -- 418' 5" Beam -- 45' 2" Draft -- 14' 2"Maximum Displacement 3,807 tons Speed: 35 knots Armament: Three 5" guns, Four 3" guns, Four 21" torpedo tubes Complement: Up to 22 Officers and 315 men