Water Line Plastic Model Ships

Tamiya #TAM31907. A 1/700 Scale DD-797 Cushing U.S. Navy Fletcher Class Destroyer.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31908. Assemble the German Naval Destroyers Z37 & Z39 with this 1:700 Scale Plastic Model Kit from the Tamiya Water Line Series. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31804. The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. On the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in most of the major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. For the 2 months period of repairs, her equipment was renewed and much improved with the latest radar, electro

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM77510. The Hornet was the eigth aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy and the third one of the Yorktown type constructed under the limitations of the naval treaty. The Hornet had excellent equipment and anti-torpedo protection, but her anti-aircraft armament consisting of eight 5-inch (12.7mm) single-barrelled A.A. guns (38 calibres long) was rather weak. She was powered by turbine engine offering 120,000hp and made a speed of 34 knots.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM77518. The battle cruiser Scharnhorst, which sailed about the Atlantic Ocean at a high speed of up to 32 knots with her sister ship Gneisenau and rendered distinguished services, had the most brilliant career of all the capital ships of the German Navy. The two battle cruisers were famous for their beautiful style. It may safely be said that their well-proportioned shape ranked second to no other battleships of the world.

Trumpeter #TSM5339. This is the 1/350 Scale USS New York BB-34 Plastic Model Kit by Trumpeter. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

Tamiya #TAM31519. This is a 1/700 Scale Japanese Navy Auxiliary Vessels Plastic Model Kit from the Water Line Series by Tamiya.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31613. The Iowa Class Battleships were the largest and final great battleships of the US Navy. They included the BB-61 Iowa, the BB-62 New Jersey, and the third ship, the famous BB-63 Battleship Missouri. These ships, which boasted an amazing 212,000hp allowing a 33knots max speed, were armed with massive 40.6cm main guns. The Iowa Class ships stretched 270.4m but were relatively thin, with only 33m max length, enabling these ships to pass through the Panama Canal. Being commissioned in June 1944, the USS Missouri took part in many operations during the Pacific War including bombardments on Japanese mainland and capital. On September 2, 1945, the treaty for the unconditional surrender of Japanese f

Hasegawa #HSG31509. This is the 1/700 Scale Tugger Set from the Water Line Series by Hasegawa. Modeling skills helpful if under 10 years of age.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31428. This is a 1/700 Plastic Matsu Japanese Navy Destroyer from Tamiya. For ages 10 and over.

Tamiya #TAM77504. Construct the British Battleship "Nelson" with this 1/700 Scale Plastic Assembly Kit from Tamiya's Water Line Series. Suitable for Modelers Age 10 and Older.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31711. During the early stage of World War 2, the German Navy's "U-Boat" submarines posed a great threat to the Allied Forces in the North Atlantic Ocean. To counter them, new destroyers were built to escort transport vessels, as well as escort carriers that could provided constant air protection to the convoys for the length of their journey across the Atlantic. This type of aircraft carrier was a modification from certain merchant vessels, and the U.S. Navy made an extensive development and use of them for convoy escort and aircraft transportation.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31113. A 1/700 Plastic Japanese Battleship YAMATO from Tamiya. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM77525. The ship was launched on Feb 21, 1939 and completed for service on Oct 1,1940 by which time World War 2 had already been fought for a year. After a trip to USA, she covered the Lofoten raid (March 1941) and Atlantic convoys before becoming flagship of the British Home Fleet in April 1941. In May 1941 she led the chase of the German Bismarck and saw action for the first time. Through 1941-42 King George V took part in numerous search and escort operations in the Atlantic and in May 1943 she went to the Mediterranean taking part in all the big naval operations covering the Allied invasion of Sicily and Italy. After refitting in England she went East as flagship of the second in command of the

1/700 Scale Hasegawa #HSG49901. This 1:700 Scale U-Boat VIIC/IXC German Submarine Plastic Model Kit from the Hasegawa Water Line Series. Recommended for Modelers Age 10 and Older.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM31805. The Germania Belst Company from Kiel constructed the Prinz Eugen as the third and last Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruiser to be commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruisers were characteristically larger than heavy cruisers from other countries, and the huge Prinz Eugen was elongated an additional 5 meters. With a displacement tonnage measuring at over 14,000tons this enormous German cruiser packed the firepower of four 20.3cm twin gun turrets for its main armament. In May of 1941 the Prinz Eugen participated in Operation Rheinubung to intercept trade ships in the Atlantic. On this mission she joined forces with the Battleship Bismarck to help sink the British Battle

Tamiya #TAM31453. This is the 1/700 Scale Japanses Navy I-16 & I-58 Japanese Submarine from the Tamiya Water Line Series. Modeling Skills Helpful if Under 10 Years of Age.

1/700 Scale Tamiya #TAM77520. The Gneisenau went into commission on 21st May, 1938. Ranking with the Scharnhorst, she was the biggest and most powerful battleship in the German Fleet of those days. Her displacement had been announced to be 26,000 tons, but in fact her standard displacement was 31,800 tons. The main armament consisted of nine 28 cm guns, which were smaller in calibre than those of the same class ships possessed by other countries. The other armament, however, was powerful enough and consisted of twelve 15 cm guns, fourteen 10 cm AA guns, sixteen 37 mm AA machine guns, ten 20 mm AA machine guns and six 53 cm torpedo tubes. She was protected with strong armour and, in spite of her large displacement, had a

1/700 Scale Hasegawa #HSG49707. This is a 1:700 Scale Plastic Assembly Kit of the Aircraft Carrier "USS Essex" from Hasegawa.

Hasegawa #HSG49202. This is the 1/700 Scale IJN Aircraft Carrier Kaga from the Water Line Series by Hasegawa. Modeling skills helpful if under 10 years of age.