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This model is recommended for expert modelers with previous 3D-printed model experience; support removal is very difficult.

 

Scale: 1/350

 

Includes the forward superstructure.  Fighting tops and fire control directors are available separately.


Recommended to help build USS Pennsylvania BB-38 from:

  • Banner 1/350 scale USS Arizona BB-39 (1941)
  • Hobby Boss 1/350 scale USS Arizona BB-39 (1941)
  • Mini Hobby Models 1/350 scale USS Arizona BB-39 (1941)
  • Toms Modelworks 1/350 scale USS Arizona BB-39 (1941)
  • and more!

 

This model kit superstructure is intended to help modelers build USS Arizona's sistership USS Pennsylvania BB-38 as the ship appeared at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941Pennsylvania survived the attack, providing valuable service during the rest of World War Two.   Configured as fleet flagship, Pennsylvania's superstructure was distinctly differently shaped than that of Arizona.  This model kit accurately captures those differences.

This is a multi-part kit.  These parts were designed for a tight fit.  3D-printed plastic is more brittle than polystyrene kit parts.  If necessary, trim parts to fit rather than force them.


Features:

  • Overall dimensions and features scaled from scans of official US Navy shipyard blueprints obtained from the National Archives with details adjusted to match shipyard photos.
  • Complete tripod, properly aligned with an accurate height, with associated platforms (fighting tops are available separately).
  • Armored conning towers of the correct scale thickness with two sizes of accurately shaped and positioned vision slits.
  • Armored conning tower raised exterior walkway.
  • Armored conning tower rooftop persicopes (periscopes are very fragile, please handle and paint with care).
  • Accurately shaped signal deck.
  • Properly shaped navigation bridge and pilot house.
  • Open windows and 18" diameter airports (portholes) all around.
  • Splinter shield rib details.
  • 4 peloruses.
  • Drum-shaped radio direction finder cover.
  • Flag lockers.
  • Three different types of closed weather-tight doors of the proper "standard pressed panel" type (48" x 26" on the anti-aircraft station, 66" x 26" on the navigation bridge with open window enclosures, and 66" x 26" elsewhere - as per US Navy blueprints), all with "dog" (clamp) and hinge detail.
  • Pedestals for searchlights, Mk.19 fire control directors and 22' rangefinder (searchlights, fire control directors and rangefinder not included).
  • Heavy supporting structure details.
  • Accurately sized and located deck and platform openings for 4 different widths of inclined ladders (ladders not included).
  • Parts separated where bulkheads meet a deck to help make deck painting easier.

 

© Model Monkey LLC.  This 3D-printed product may not be copied or recast.

 

Also available:

  • USS Arizona BB-39
    • USS Arizona Superstructure 1931-1940
    • USS Arizona Superstructure 1941
    • USS Arizona 1.1 inch Director Platforms 1941
    • USS Arizona Funnel (smokestack) 1936-1941
    • 14"/45 cal. Triple-gun Turrets, no barrels
    • 14"/45 cal. Triple-gun Turrets, with separate barrels
    • USS Arizona Memorial
  • USS Pennsylvania BB-38
    • USS Pennsylvania Superstructure 1935-1940
    • USS Pennsylvania Superstructure 1941
    • USS Pennsylvania Funnel (smokestack) 1936-1942
    • USS Pennsylvania Vents
    • USS Pennsylvania Cranes
    • USS Arizona and Pennsylvania 14” Turrets
    • USS 5"/38 Mk.32 Mounts (set of 8) – late war
    • USS Mk.37 Directors (early square-back type, set of 4) - late war 
    • USS Pennsylvania BB-38 Forward Superstructure, 1945
    • USS Pennsylvania Funnel (smoke stack), 1943-1945
    • USS Pennsylvania 01 Level (former boat deck), 1945
    • USS Pennsylvania Aft Fire Control Tower, 1945
    • USS Pennsylvania's unique vents (set of 3)
    • 5"/38 cal. Mk.32 Twin-gun Mounts (turrets, set of 8)
    • 14"/45 cal. Triple-gun Turrets, no barrels (set of 2)
    • 14"/45 cal. Triple-gun Turrets, with separate barrels (set of 2)
    • 14"/45 cal. Triple-gun Turrets, with integrated barrels (set of 4)
    • Mk.34 Directors with Mk.13 airfoil-shaped Radar Antennas (set of 8)
    • Mk.37 Directors, early "square-back" (set of 8)
    • Metal or Acrylic Nameplate

1/350 USS Pennsylvania BB-38 Superstructure, December 7, 1941

SKU: 350-BB38 superstructure 1941
$46.00Price
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