Pontos 35007F1 USS BB-61 Iowa 1984 Detail Up Set (1/350)

Pontos 35007F1 USS BB-61 Iowa 1984 Detail Up Set (1/350) is an exceptional, advanced detail-up set dedicated to demanding modelers wishing to recreate the legendary Iowa-class battleship – USS BB-61 Iowa – as it appeared in 1984. The set is designed for use with popular 1/350 scale models, especially recommended for the Tamiya BB-62 New Jersey kit, enabling you to build a model with the highest level of detail and realism.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of origin (prototype): United States of America
• Historical period: Cold War (USS Iowa reconstruction as of the 1980s, after modernization and reactivation)
• Category: Detail-up set for plastic model – upgrade set
• Contents/materials: Scribed brass (111 parts), 5 etched metal sheets, 94 precision cast resin parts, premium stained wooden deck

Historical background: USS BB-61 Iowa is the lead ship of the Iowa-class battleships, serving in the US Navy from World War II through the Cold War. Between 1982-1984, it underwent extensive modernization, returning to active duty under the "600-ship Navy" program. The ship was equipped with advanced electronic systems, numerous 406 mm artillery guns, and missile weapon systems. USS Iowa played a key role in US fleet show-of-force missions across the globe.

Set contents description: Pontos 35007F1 is one of the most comprehensive detail-up sets offered by renowned manufacturer Pontos Model. The kit includes 111 scribed brass parts, 5 etched metal sheets providing unmatched replication of railings, ladders, radars, and antennas, as well as 94 precision cast resin parts for recreating details not possible with standard plastic kits. All is complemented by a luxurious pre-stained wooden deck, giving the model a unique and realistic character. The set allows you to accurately capture the appearance of the Iowa battleship as of 1984 – just after her latest modernization.

Recommended for whom? This set is intended for advanced modelers who value maximum realism and attention to even the finest details. We recommend it mainly to experienced naval model enthusiasts familiar with working with photo-etched metal, resin, and wooden decks. The set significantly enhances the appeal and authenticity of the finished model.

Assembly difficulty level: 5/5 (advanced – experience with detail-up techniques, photo-etched parts, and resin required)