Product Description

-[Rivamore class] The destroyer is a 1500 ton type destroyer following the Benson class, which is an improved version of the Sims class.
--Although the shape of the engine and chimney cross section is different from the Benson class, the dimensions and performance are almost the same, and it is basically the same type of ship.
――64 ships were built in this class from 1940 to 1943, and they were state-of-the-art destroyers at the beginning of the Pacific War.
――Even during the war, it is active as the core of the US Navy destroyer.
--In the latter half of the war, as the importance of anti-aircraft combat increased, the rear 12.7 cm gun and torpedo launcher were removed to strengthen anti-aircraft armament.
――After the war, a small number were transferred to Taiwan, Japan, and Turkey.
--The nameship [Rivamore] was completed in October 1940 and was active in the Atlantic and Mediterranean areas.

――The kit reproduces the appearance of 1941, which has not been refurbished since it was put into service.
--Offshore model
--One ship
--Overall length: Approximately 151mm

--Attached etching parts contents: Depth charge projector, depth charge drop rack, smoke screen generator rack, searchlight stand, lifesaving rack, bridge lower handrail, mast yard, Mk.12 radar, SG / SC-4 / SA radar, 20mm single unit Machine gun, etc.


Item Size/Weight : 29.2 x 13 x 3.3 cm / 104g

Product Specifications

Item series

Sky Wave

Country

USA

Item code

W211E

JAN code

4986470068190

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