Kit features 1-piece main hull with separate bow, internal hull stiffeners, crisp molding, highly detailed decks with engraved plank texture, individual deck fittings, complex multi-tiered superstructure, full weapons array, stowage lockers, filigree masts and yardarms, ship's boats, life rafts, intricate boat and aircraft cranes, clear-molded SC-1 seaplanes (2), metal propeller shafts and brass anchor chain. Photo-etched parts are provided on 6 frets and include superstructure railings, inclined and vertical ladders, gangways, light weapon details, catapult and cable reel parts, boat details, fire control/radar antennae and many additional fine details. 1/200 scale completed model is approximately 53 inches long. Includes 3-view color painting guide and decals for hull markings, aircraft insignia, jack and ensigns.
The 3rd US Navy Iowa class battleship (but the 4th and last to be completed), the USS Missouri BB-63 aka 'Mighty Mo,' configured in late WWII form.