Tamiya 1/700 U.S. Navy Battleship BB-61 Iowa

by Tamiya

Product Features

• Tamiya Item#: 31616, 1/700 scale Waterline Series Model Kit (can be placed on a flat surface)
• Precision **ASSEMBLY-REQUIRED PLASTIC MODEL KIT** with parts mounted on sprue trees
• For ages 10 and older; To avoid choking or injury, keep all model kit parts away from small children
• Assembly & painting required. Requires glue, paint, & modeling tools (not included)
• For damaged product & defective part, contact Tamiya America Customer Service at 1-800-826-4922

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 5.9 x 2.3 inches ; 13.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B000AJ1474
• Item model number: 300031616
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,138 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

This is a plastic model that needs assembly. With Tamiya s 1/700 scale Missouri and New Jersey making waves in the modeling world, they have added fuel to the fire with their first ever model of the USS Iowa! This high quality model depicts the Iowa, namesake and first of the Iowa class battleships, as she appeared in WWII.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great MODEL to build!, February 10, 2009

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Duffman (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tamiya 1/700 U.S. Navy Battleship BB-61 Iowa (Toy)

The current description of this item is very accurate. It is a 1/700th scale model of the USS Iowa. This is a model you would find at a hobby shop. It requires plastic cement and paint to put together. Tamiya makes very detailed models and each part, down to the 5 inch guns, shows just that. The pieces fit together very well...much better than older Revell models I used to make. The instructions are also very clear and the large color image of the paint scheme is VERY helpful. Highly recommended model. Don't let the small size of this model scare you, the detail is incredible!

4.0 out of 5 stars Advance model to build., October 11, 2009

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Texan "mannedspace" (TX USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Tamiya 1/700 U.S. Navy Battleship BB-61 Iowa (Toy)

This is 1:700 scale put together model. USS Iowa is an incredible example of American fire-power that allowed the US to overcome! The super structure is fairly easy; but, when you get to the MANY machine guns, get comfortable. It's gonna take you awhile.

5 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware!!!!!, May 2, 2007

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Kirk Dougherty "sgd" (ft. smith AR, usa) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tamiya 1/700 U.S. Navy Battleship BB-61 Iowa (Toy)

This item says you don't have to put it together and that it is a toy. Th at is a lie. This product is actually a thing you have to put together and it comes with literally thousands of pieces, so beware because this item is a rip- off!!!!!!!