Pontos 21002F1 USS Missouri Iowa 1944 Advanced Add-on Set for Trumpeter 05399 kit

Pontos 21002F1 USS Missouri Iowa 1944 Advanced Add-on Set is a unique supplementary set, dedicated exclusively to the Trumpeter 05399 USS Missouri/Iowa model in 1/200 scale. It has been developed for modelers who seek to achieve the highest level of detail, historical accuracy, and realism when building a model of the famous American battleship from World War II.

Historical Background

USS Missouri (BB-63), belonging to the Iowa class, is one of the most famous battleships of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1944, she took part in battles in the Pacific during the final phase of World War II, and her deck was the site of the signing of Japan's surrender on September 2, 1945. The ship later also served during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War period.

Contents and Materials

• Two high-quality photo-etched frets with ultra-precise detailing, enabling the recreation of the smallest elements of the superstructure, armaments, railings, ladders, and deck fittings.
• A set of 139 resin parts, designed for building precise modules such as radars, auxiliary weaponry, ship boats, and other armaments as well as equipment elements unattainable in the standard kit.
• Five clear glass parts, ideal for representing windows and searchlight lenses on the ship.
• Four polished and buffed propellers made of brass, faithfully replicating the original and providing excellent realism and durability.

Intended Use and Compatibility

This set is dedicated to selected Trumpeter Iowa-class battleship models in 1/200 scale, particularly Trumpeter 05399 USS Missouri, as well as others (22002F, 23002F, 23003F, 22004F, 23004F, 23005F). It significantly enhances the level of accuracy and detailing, surpassing standard sets.

Product Category

Advanced add-on set for plastic scale models – photo-etched parts, resin components, brass and glass elements.

Recommendation and Difficulty

We recommend this product to experienced modelers aiming to create a hyper-realistic replica of the USS Missouri. Advanced set, build difficulty: 5/5 – requires precision, familiarity with techniques for working with photo-etched parts, resin, metal, and glass elements.