Sumner Class Destroyer USS Barton DD 722

Shown here is an example of one of our outstanding investment quality large scale models. The USS Barton DD 722, a Sumner Class Destroyer from World War Two in 1/96th scale.

The next evolution to the Fletcher Class was the Sumner Class Destroyers reflecting the increased need for Anti-Aircraft Warfare defense. Often referred to as "short-hulls" as the subsequent Gearing Class were essentially the same except for a 14' extension in the middle of the hull for larger fuel capacity.

Of the seventy Sumner Class Destroyers, only five were lost to enemy action though many more were damaged and returned to service. Twelve were eventually converted for mine-laying duty. A few still operate today in the service of foreign navies.

Numerous modifications to the weapons and on board electronics improved her performance as the years passed.

Improved surface and air search radars, ECM equipment, fixed and directable hedgehog launchers, new torpedoes and torpedo launching systems, DASH, fixed and variable depth sonar systems were added extending the service life of Sumner Destroyers well past original expectations.

The second USS Barton (DD-722) was launched in October of 1943. She served proudly receiving the Navy Unit Commendation for services rendered during the Okinawa operation and six battle stars for her WWII service as well as one battle star for Korea.

Our USS Barton is enhanced with many embellishments including airbrushing, intricate painted etched brass parts and unparrelled micro soldered rigging and brass work. We offer lots of larger images of our models as there's a tremendous amount of fine detail work we want you to see up close.

Available in a variety of sizes and levels of detail to suit any display.

Upgraded with interior lighting detail to add even more depth to the model. Operated on AA batteries or 110 volt plug in cord.

Loaded with brass enhancements to create that incredible look and depth of realism. Ladders, railings, windows, doors, stairs, radar dishes and much more have all been enhanced with greatly detailed brass work. The intricacy involved in this type of detail work is immense.

Mounted in a custom case, standard wood is Red Oak as shown here. We use a variety of different woods for our bases which are sealed and finished in numerous coats of natural hand rubbed fine oil to a radiant luster.

Includes a brass nameplate and clear acrylic protective dust cover to ensure the long term integrity of this beautiful work of art.

Perfectly suited for home or office placement.

An ideal purchase for destroyer enthusiast.

Custom built Sumner Class Destroyer models from the USS Allen M. Sumner DD 692 to the USS Bristol DD 857 or any other of the 70 Destroyers in between.

1/350 scale:	16" long x 4" deep x 7" tall
1/200 scale:	26" long x 6" deep x 9" tall
1/96 scale:	54" long x 9" deep x 22" tall

Sizes are approximate.

We custom build to suit your size and special requests.

Our maximum enhanced models include very elaborate brass and paint detailing. No corners are cut and no detail is left out on this meticulous creation.

A phenomenal work of art you can literally spend hours looking at all the intricate details!

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Available in the following 70 Sumner Class configurations

DD 692 Allen M. Sumner DD 693 Moale DD 694 Ingraham DD 695 Cooper DD 696 English DD 697 Charles S. Sperry DD 698 Ault DD 699 Waldron DD 700 Haynsworth DD 701 John W. Weeks DD 702 Hank DD 703 Wallace L. Lind DD 704 Borie DD 705 Compton DD 706 Gainard DD 707 Soley DD 708 Harlan R. Dickson DD 709 Hugh Purvis DD 722 Barton DD 723 Walke DD 724 Laffey DD 725 O'Brien DD 726 Meredith DD 727 DeHaven DD 728 Mansfield DD 729 Lyman K. Swenson DD 730 Collett DD 731 Maddox DD 732 Hyman DD 733 Mannert L. Abele DD 734 Purdy DD 735 Robert H. Smith (DM 23) DD 736 Thomas E. Fraser (DM 24) DD 737 Shannon (DM 25) DD 738 Harry F. Bauer (DM 26)		DD 739 Adams (DM 27) DD 740 Tolman (DM 28) DD 741 Drexler DD 744 Blue DD 745 Brush DD 746 Taussig DD 747 Samuel N. Moore DD 748 Harry E. Hubbard DD 749 Henry A. Wiley (DM 29) DD 750 Shea (DM 30) DD 751 J. William Ditter (DM 31) DD 752 Alfred A. Cunningham DD 753 John R. Pierce DD 754 Frank E. Evans DD 755 John A. Bole DD 756 Beatty DD 757 Putnam DD 758 Strong DD 759 Lofberg DD 760 John W. Thomason DD 761 Buck DD 762 Henley DD 770 Lowry DD 771 Lindsey (DM 32) DD 772 Gwin (DM 33) DD 773 Aaron Ward (DM 34) DD 774 Hugh W. Hadley DD 775 Willard Keith DD 776 James C. Owens DD 777 Zellars DD 778 Massey DD 779 Douglas H. Fox DD 780 Stormes DD 781 Robert K. Huntington DD 857 Bristol

Custom built ship models such as the USS Barton DD 722 Sumner Class Destroyer are available as both investment and museum quality models. US Navy Sumner Class Destroyer models are built by professional Master Model Builders with more than 35 years experience.

Each one is a custom work of art built by hand in the USA. All Sumner Class Destroyers from the USS Allen M. Sumner DD 692 to the USS Bristol DD 857 are available in a multitude of configurations and sizes.

The Ship Model Masters of Raven Arts in Washington State are the west coast's premier custom modeling service located just west of Seattle, WA