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1/700 scale diecast USS Missouri battleship model, grey hull, rotating turrets, display base

Forces Of Valor

Forces Of Valor USS Missouri BB-63 Iowa-class 1/700 Diecast hobby collectible

SKU CH-G3VA-0KGCT

A 1/700 scale diecast model of the USS Missouri (BB-63) Iowa-class battleship in its 1945 Battle of Okinawa configuration, featuring rotatable turrets, movable gun barrels.

  • Product typeMilitary vehicle
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • 1/700 scale diecast replica for display accuracy
  • Rotatable primary and secondary turrets add realism
  • Simulated wave blister base evokes 1945 Okinawa deployment
  • Diecast metal with plastic parts gives weight and detail
  • Ball-bearing hull allows smooth movement on flat surfaces

Scale and subject

This is a 1/700 scale diecast model of the USS Missouri (BB-63) Iowa-class battleship in its 1945 Battle of Okinawa configuration. It is made for adult collectors and military-history enthusiasts who want a detailed, officially licensed display piece.

Upgrade from simpler kits

The model replaces basic plastic kits or smaller-scale replicas with a diecast-metal hull, individually movable main-gun barrels, rotatable primary and secondary turrets, and intricate observation floatplanes. The jump is worth it when you want a heavy, realistic feel and museum-grade exterior detail without any openings.

Limits of the format

The waterline edition has no interior access or opening hatches, so it cannot be detailed internally or motorised beyond the two hull-mounted ball bearings that allow manual rolling on a flat surface. The fixed wooden-look display base and simulated wave blister mean the ship sits at a single attitude and cannot be posed in a diorama with variable sea states.

How it compares

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Price $79.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameForces of Valor
Product typeMilitary vehicle
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

How much shelf length does the 15.25-inch hull need?

The model measures 15.25 inches long, 1.75 inches wide and 3 inches high, so allow at least that footprint plus a small margin for the display base.

What is the trick to getting the turrets to rotate freely?

The primary and secondary turrets are designed to rotate; gently turn each turret by hand — forcing them can damage the fine diecast gearing.

Will the ball-bearing hull rollers need lubrication over time?

The two sets of ball bearings at the hull are sealed; they require no lubrication, just keep the rolling surface clean and dust-free.

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