Dragon 1/350 U.S.S. BUCHANAN DD-484, 1942

by Dragon

Product Features

• High quality plastic model kit
• Highly detailed
• Historically accurate
• Easy to assemble
• Requires paint and glue (not included)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 1.8 x 4 inches ; 15.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AFUS5Q
• Item model number: DRA-1021
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,882 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The USS Buchanan (DD-484) had an eventful career in WWII. This Gleaves-class destroyer, named after a Confederate Navy admiral, was commissioned on March 21, 1942. The vessel served in the Pacific, taking part in such battles as Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This destroyer holds the honor of having shuttled General MacArthur to and from the USS Missouri to accept the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on August 30, 1945. As well as this, the ship endured such misfortunes as being hit by friendly fire, running aground and colliding with another destroyer during its combat tours! Such a colorful ship requires an equally outstanding model, so Dragon has carefully developed this innovative model of the USS Buchanan as it appeared in 1942.

Product Description

Highly detailed 1/350 scale model kit of the USS Buchanan (DD-484), a Gleaves-class destroyer of the United States Navy. Notable for her role in the landings at Guadalcanal and Tulagi, the USS Buchanan also took part in the landings in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. USS Buchanan holds the honor of having shuttled Fleet Admirals Nimitz and Halsey from their respective flagships to Yokohama where they met with General MacArthur prior to the Japanese surrender proceedings, and she carried General MacArthur to Missouri (BB-63) where he accepted the Japanese surrender. This kit features loads of photo-etched parts, 6 1/350 scale figures, and Cartograf decals.