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These outstanding investment
museum quality scale models of the USS Missouri Battleship, are
a true beauties. Affectionately referred to as "Mighty MO",
she will forever be remembered for it was on her deck that the
surrender ceremonies took place ending the Second World War. |
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Commissioned in 1944, the
U.S.S. Missouri was the third Iowa Class Battleship constructed.
Known as the largest and most powerful ships ever utilized by
the US Navy, only four were constructed which took part in the
war. Her length gave her increased speed with a graceful clipper
bow, flat deck and tower type superstructure. She was a design
masterpiece for the Defense Department. |
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Mighty MO was mighty indeed.
She traveled for combat carrying 10 twin 5" turrets for
anti-aircraft defense and small targets, 20 quadruple 40mm Bofors
anti-aircraft guns and 49 single 20mm anti-aircraft guns. |
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In addition she carried
four float planes which were launched from the powder catapults
located on the stern. Power did not elude her either, she was
packed with eight oil fired boilers in four fire rooms with a
total of 212,000 shaft horsepower. This gave her a flank speed
of 33 knots and a cruising radius of 15,900 n.m. at 17 knots. |
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Our models are not like
any others you've seen before.
Our experience and artistic
expertise give a depth of realism that is unparalleled. Many
adjustments are made to capture a more realistic model by interpreting
light and shadow with paint. The result is a much more interesting
model to view from both a distance and up close under magnification.
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As is suiting of a ship
with such national historical significance, our realistic "USS
Missouri" ship models are not to be compared with the machine
made Franklin Mint imports from China versions.
We build
each one by hand in the USA using only professional
grade materials.
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Each model is enhanced
with many embellishments including airbrushing, fine detail painting
and intricate etched 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.
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The airbrushed camouflage
paint on this hull is for accurate representation of the original.
She was painted this way to make her more difficult to be seen
by both enemy submarines and aircraft. Notice all the intricate
detail painting work on the deck, machinery and hardware. |
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Our End
of WWII version has the decks finished in teak as she was once
she left Tokyo Bay after the Surrender Ceremonies. Our decks
are painted to look like teak with numerous colors to represent
shadows and the natural tonal differences in wood. |
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Mounted on a custom base,
this particular one is made of a beautiful solid exotic wood
called African Zebrawood. We use a variety of different woods
for our bases which are sealed and finished in numerous coats
of natural hand rubbed fine oils. This creates a radiant luster
in the wood which better highlights the model. |
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Loaded with brass enhancements
to create that incredible look and depth of realism. Ladders,
railings, rigging lines, windows, doors, stairs, radar dishes,
stern crane and much more have all been enhanced with greatly
detailed brass work. The intricacy involved in this type of detail
work is immense. |
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Includes brass name plate
and clear acrylic dust cover. This base is made of a rich exotic
wood called Bubinga.
Perfectly suited for home
or office placement.
An ideal purchase for any
WWII or maritime model enthusiast.
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