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1/96 Scale US Patrol Frigates

USS Tacoma PF-3

1/72 Scale US Destroyers 

USS Fletcher
USS Kidd
USS Sumner
USS Gearing

1/48 Scale US Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts

USS Fletcher DD-445
USS Kidd DD-661
USS Sumner DD-692
USS Gearing DD-710
USS Ward DD-139
USS Gridley DD-380
USS Benham DD-397
USS Rudderrow DE-224

1/100 Scale German and Japanese Destroyers

KM Frederick Ihn
KM Z-39 "Narvik Class"
IJN Akizuki

1/96 Scale Canadian Frigates

HMCS Halifax

1/72 Scale UCanadian Frigates

HMSC Halifax

1/192 Scale US Destroyers

USS Fletcher DD-445
USS Kidd DD-661
USS Sumner DD-692
USS Gearing DD-710

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-D 27	KM Frederick Ihn	Z-14	1:100	47 1/2"	4 5/8"	$ 199.00

The FREDRICK IHN was the 14th ship of the Mass (Z-1) class of large destroyers built by the Kriegsmarine during the 1930's to replace the older World War One destroyers that the German Navy was allowed to retain after the Armistice and treaties of 1919.. When the 16 ships of this class were completed, they were among the largest destroyers in the world. The FREDRiCK IHN was active all through the war mostly in Norwegian waters where she was one of the escorts kept on hand for escorting the Battleship TIRPITZ during her brief cruises. The Z-14 survived the war and was turned over to the Soviet Navy in 1946 and was finally scrapped in 1956. This hull has the shaft exits and strut locations and rudder positions marked in, and comes with a set of plans.

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German Destroyers of World War II by Gerhard Koop, Klaus-Peter Schmolke

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-D 28	KM Z-39 "Narvik Class"	1936 A	1:100	49 7/8"	4 3/4"	$ 219.00

The KM Z-39 was one of the type 1936A destroyers built by the German Navy from 1939 to 1944. These large destroyers were better known as the "Narvik"  class, they were very graceful looking ships and were among the most heavily armed destroyers to see action during World War 2. The Z-39 saw action in the English channel, Norwegian waters and the North and Baltic seas and survived the war to be allocated to the United States in 1945. The US Navy brought the ship to the US for evaluation and was extensively photographed while in drydock prior to transferring the ship to France. This hull features the shaft exits and strut locations and anchor bolsters molded in and comes with a detailed set of plans. This hull can be used to build the Z-23 thru Z-43

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference CD is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

 German Destroyers of World War II by Gerhard Koop, Klaus-Peter Schmolke

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-D 29	IJN Akizuki		1:100	52"	4 1/2"	$ 199.00

The AKlZUKl class of large Anti-Aircraft destroyers were originally built to act as escorts for the lmperial Japanese Navies aircraff carriers and battleships. These ships were kept in almost continuous action once the US Navy went on the offensive in the south and central Pacific. There were 12 ships of this class completed during the war, of which only 6 ships survived, not all operational, which is still better than any other destroyers the Japanese navy had. Their survival rate had a lot to do with the excellent 3.9" dual purpose gun that these ships mounted in 4 twin mounts. This hull has the shaft exits and strut location molded in and comes with a set of detailed plans.

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The HMCS HALIFAX is the first of 12 Patrol Frigates built by the Canadian Navy starting in 1987 with the last ship of the class, HMCS Ottawa being completed in 1996. 7 of these ships are assigned to the Atlantic fleet with the remaining 5 in the Pacific fleet based in British Columbia. These ships are the newest class of warship to join the Canadian Navy and are also the best equipped. Our hulls for these ships is based on official drawings for this class with the master hull patterns being expertly fabricated by Mr. Jonathan Evans of Toronto. This hull has the shaft exit locations molded in and comes with a detailed set of arrangement plans to assist the builder with their project.

A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

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The USS Tacoma PF-3 was the lead ship of nearly 100 patrol frigates built by the US Navy in World War 2 to fight Hitlers U-boats. These ships were based on a Royal Navy designed ASW Frigate that could be built rather quickly and in large numbers, 21 of the US built ships went to the Royal Navy as their Colony class, these ships were built in Canada as well and were called the River class in the British, Canadian and Australian Navies. Several units of this class served in the Soviet navy during the war and then several other navies through the 50’s and 60’s. At least 4 have been saved as museums.

This hull comes with a set of detailed plans

1/72 Scale Destroyer Hulls

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU72-1	USS Fletcher	DD-445	1:72	62 5/8"	6 11/16"	$ 259.00

The Fletcher class Destroyers numbered 174 ships built in two groups during W.W.II. The early ships of this class were built with round streamlined bridge fronts, while the second group had a squared bridge structure and had the MK 37 director lowered to help stability and to reduce building time. These ships served in the US Navy from mid 1942 until the early 1970's. One of the round bridge ships was still operating in the Mexican Navy in 1998. This hull has shaft exits and strut locations molded in. A set of detailed arrangement plans for the Fletcher as she appeared in 1942-43 also accompanies this hull.This 1:72 scale Fletcher hull is mid sized for the modeler who feels that the 1:96 scale may be too small for them and the 1:48 scale too large to handle.

DD-445 1:72 SET This package includes the hull, plans, and weapons set. Also included are cast polymer and cast metal fittings. Please note; this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials not included. $TBA

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 80.00

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This Gearing class destroyers were the longest serving destroyers built by the US Navy, several of these ships still serve today in foreign navies . One of these ship, the USS Joseph P. Kennedy DD-850 is serving as a museum ship in Fall River Massachusetts, teaching school children as well as adults about the life of Destroyerman in three wars. This 1:72 scale hull was built for the modeler who wants to build a Gearing class destroyer and feels that the 1:96 scale hull is too small for their requirements but do not have the room for our larger 1:48 scale model. This hull has the shaft exits and strut locations scribed in and comes with a set of arrangement plans in 1:72nd scale.. Again this hull is mid sized so that we would have a hull in the proper size for almost any modeler who wants to build one of these famous World War Two destroyers.NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO REQUEST THIS HULL WITH THE PLANS FOR THE DD-561 AS IN THE 1950'S

DD-661 1:72 SET: This package includes the hull, plans, and weapons set. Also included are cast polymer and cast metal fittings. Please note; this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials not included. $===.==

DD-561 1:72 SET:1950's This package includes the hull, plans, and weapons set. Also included are cast polymer and cast metal fittings. Please note; this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials not included. $ TBA

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 80.00

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The USS CASSIN YOUNG DD-793 is an example of the Fletcher class destroyers that were recommissioned for the Korean war and then were retained in service through the 1950's. many of these ships were used for Naval Reserve trainers until about 1980. The Cassin Young served into the 1970's when she was decommissioned and laid up in reserve at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard with many of her sister Fletcher class destroyers awaiting to be sold for scrap or used as a target vessel in the development of new weapons systems. Fortunately she was saved from this fate and was turned over to the National Parks Service to be preserved as a museum ship at the old Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. This ship serves as a lasting reminder of the ships that fought in World War Two, showing future generations what life was like in the Destroyer navy during the 1940's up to the 1970'sThis hull has the lacations for the shaft and strut exit locations marked into the hull and comes with a set of arrangement plans.

DD-793 1:72 SET: This package includes the hull, plans, and weapons set. Also included are cast polymer and cast metal fittings. Please note; this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials not included. TBA

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 80.00

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USS Waldron (DD-699) 1953

The SUMNER DD-692 class destroyers were developed from the previous Fletcher class destroyers to carry the new 5"-38 cal. Twin dual purpose mounts that were designed for destroyer use. These new mounts were being mounted on almost all new classes of warships that the US Navy was building and were effective in the Anti-Aircraft and surface engagement roles. By putting twin mounts on destroyers, this added one more barrel to their main battery on nearly the same displacement. The hull for this class was widened by one foot to increase stability and fuel storage. This hull has the Shaft and strut exit locations marked in and comes with a set of arrangement plans in 1:72nd scale.

DD-692 1:72 SET: This package includes the hull, plans, and weapons set. Also included are cast polymer and cast metal fittings. Please note; this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials not included. TBA

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 80.00

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USS William M. Wood  Mid 1940's

The Gearing class destroyers were the longest serving destroyers built by the US Navy, several ships still serving today in foreign navies . One of these one ship, the USS Joseph P. Kennedy DD- 850  is a museum ship in Fall River Massachusetts, teaching school children as well as adults about the life of Destroyerman in three wars.  She is also featured in the movie "13 Days" about the Cuban Missile Crisis. This 1:72 scale hull was built for the modeler who wants to build a Gearing class destroyer and feels that the 1:96 scale hull is too small for their requirements but do not have the room for our larger 1:48 scale model. This hull has the shaft exits and strut locations scribed in and comes with a set of arrangement plans.

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 80.00

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This Gearing class destroyers were the longest serving destroyers built by the US Navy, several of these ships still serve today in foreign navies . One of these ship, the USS Joseph P. Kennedy DD-850 is serving as a museum ship in Fall River Massachusetts, teaching school children as well as adults about the life of Destroyerman in three wars. This 1:72 scale hull was built for the modeler who wants to build a Gearing class destroyer and feels that the 1:96 scale hull is too small for their requirements but do not have the room for our larger 1:48 scale model. This hull has the shaft exits and strut locations scribed in and comes with a set of arrangement plans of these ships as they appeared after their FRAM modernization.

This package includes the hull, plans, and weapons set. Also included are cast polymer and cast metal fittings. Please note; this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials not included. $ TBA

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 80.00

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

Sumner-Gearing-Class Destroyers: Their Design, Weapons, and Equipment by Robert F. Sumrall An outstanding reference, but availability might be limited

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Our 1:72nd scale HMCS HALIFAX is for the model ship builder who wants to build a larger version of the Halifax class ships to be able to add more working features or even operate safely in a much larger lake.

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-1 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 98.00

A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

1/48 Scale Destroyer Hulls

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-1	USS Fletcher	DD-445	1:48	94 1/2"	9 7/8"	$389.00

Our 1/4" scale FLETCHER class Destroyer was our first larger scale surface ship hull to be added to our growing line of hulls. This hull is large enough for the model ship builder to add all their own working features, such as rotating 5" gun mounts and directors, torpedo tubes , radars or even an electronic sound systems. You will not have to worry about stability too much with this size of models as it will displace about 40 to 45 pounds. This hull features the shaft exits and strut & rudder locations molded in. A set of drawings for the DD-445 as she appeared early in the war is also included.

Options:

5" GUN SET: 5- 5" single gun houses, cast barrels. blast hoods and base rings +1 MK-37 director Price : $ 299.00

STRUCTURES: 2 stacks with side vents. $ 99.95

DD-445 SET: This package includes the hull with plans, stacks, and cast polymer fittings such as: doors, hatches, bitts & chocks, fire hose reels & scuttles and lockers as well as other from our list. Does not include 5" gun set. Price: $ 855.00

Please note:  this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials are not included

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-3 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 175.00.

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

Our Larger 1/4" scale DD-661 class Destroyer is the same as our 114" DD-445 except this hull comes with a set of drawings for the DD-661 as she appeared in late 1944.

Options:

5" GUN SET: 5- 5" single  gun houses, cast barrels. blast hoods and base rings +1 MK-37 director Price : $ 299.95

STRUCTURES: 2 stacks with side vents. $ 79.95

DD-661 SET: This package includes the hull with plans, 5" gun set, stacks, and cast polymer fittings such as: doors, hatches, bitts & chocks, fire hose reels & scuttles and lockers as well as other from our list. Price: $ 880.00

Please note:  this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials are not included

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-3 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 165.00.

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-3	USS Sumner	DD-692	1:48	94 1/2"	10 1/8"	$ 389.00

Our larger 1 14" scale SUMNER class Destroyer is produced for the builder of larger scale models. This nearly 8 foot long hull has a 10' beam and will require about 45 pounds to weigh it down to its operating displacement. There is plenty of room inside this hull to add all those operating features that some modelers like to add for the extra touch of realism. This hull will build into the same size model built by the famous Gibbs & Cox model shop in the 1940's. This hull features the shaft exits and strut & rudder locatians marked in and comes with a set of arrangement plans.

Options:

5" Gun Set" 3 5"  Twin Fiberglass gun mounts with cast gun barrels, blast hood, sight hoods, base rings and a Mk 37 director.  Price $ 169.95

STRUCTURES: 2 stacks with side vents.  Price $ 99.95

DD-692 SET: This package includes the hull with plans, 5" gun set, stacks, and cast polymer fittings such as: doors, hatches, bitts and chocks, fire hose reels and racks, searchlight scuttles lockers and other fittings from our list. Price:  $ 1038.00

Please note:  this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials are not included

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-3 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 175.00.

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

Sumner-Gearing-Class Destroyers: Their Design, Weapons, and Equipment by Robert F. Sumrall An outstanding reference, but availability might be limited

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-4	USS Gearing	DD-710	1:48	97 3/4"	10 1/8"	$ 389.00

This larger 1/4" (1:48th) scale GEARlNG class hull is the largest fiberglass model World War Two type destroyer hull made at this time. With a length of over 8 feet and a beam of over 10 inches, there is plenty of room inside this model to add all the operating features that youwant to make. The 1/4" scale GEARlNG will weigh about 50 pounds at its operating displacement, which will allow you to go ahead and run your model on those windy days when all the other smaller models have to stay out of the water. This hull features the shaft exits, strut and rudder locations marked in the hull and comes with a set of arrangement plans.

Options:

5" Gun Set" 3 5"  Twin Fiberglass gun mounts with cast gun barrels, blast hood, sight hoods, base rings and a Mk 37 director.  Price $ 169.95

STRUCTURES: 2 stacks with side vents.  Price $ 99.95

DD-692 SET: This package includes the hull with plans, 5" gun set, stacks, and cast polymer fittings such as: doors, hatches, bitts and chocks, fire hose reels and racks, searchlight scuttles lockers and other fittings from our list. Price:  $ 1028.00

Please note:  this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials are not included

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-3 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 175.00.

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

Sumner-Gearing-Class Destroyers: Their Design, Weapons, and Equipment by Robert F. Sumrall An outstanding reference, but availability might be limited

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-5	USS Ward	DD-139	1:48	78 1/2"	7 1/4"	$ 359.00

Our larger 1/4" scale WARD class destroyer hull is large enough for some of those operating features that will not fit easily into our smaller 1 18" scale DD-139 hull, and you would be more likely to venture to venture out onto larger sized lakes with this model as well. The DD-139 hull is also suitable for building several types of ships. These ships were converted into APD,s DMS's and ASW escorts, as well as the 50 ships of this class that were transferred to the Royal Navy and additional ships that were transferred to other allied navies during the war. The modeler has several choices of what to build with this hull. Features that are molded into this hull include the side rub rails, porthole locations and the shaft exits & strut locations. A set of plans comes with this hull as well.

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-2 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 99.00.

The USS BAINBRIDGE DD-246 is representative of the many flush deckers that served during World War 2. These ships went through more modifications and configuration changes then just about any other class of ships in the US Navy during the war. The Bainbridge was rearmed with 3”-50 dual purpose guns and had her stacks cut down to clear the firing arcs of her 20mm AA guns and to reduce her profile to enemy submarines.

This hull comes with the porthole locations, side rub rail and shaft & strut locations molded in. A detailed set of plans also accompanies this hull.

DD-346 Set - includes hull, cast resin fittings, and plans.  Weapons not included. $ 596.00 

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-2 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 99.00.

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Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-8	USS Gridley	DD-380	1:48	851/2"	91/4"	$ 379.00

Our 1/4" scale Gridley class destroyer hull is large enough for the modeler to add on those operating features such as rotating 5" gun mounts, torpedo tubes, radars, sound systems or working lights.  With a length of just over 7 feet, this model is not too large to move around the shop.  The hull features shaft exits and strut locations marked in to help the builder and comes with a set of arrangement plans.

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-2 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 110.00.

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Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-10	USS Benham	DD-397	1:48	85 1/2"	9 1/4"	$ 379.00

Our larger 1/4" scale hull for the Benham class destroyers is for modelers who feel that our 1/8" scale DD-397 is a little too small to meet their needs when it comes to building an operating model with all the extra working features they want to include in their project.  This hull features shaft exits and strut locations marked in, and comes with a full size set of plans.

Options:

Structure:  One fiberglass stack with the uptake molded on.    Price   $ 69.95

DD-397 Set: This package includes the hull with plans, 5" gun set, stacks, and cast polymer fittings such as doors, hatches, bitts, chocks, fire hose reels and racks, scuttles, lockers and other fittings from our list.  Price $ 8044.00

Please note:  this is not a complete kit, running gear, decks and building materials are not included

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-2 size package. Minimum Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 110.00.

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Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU4-13	USS Rudderow	DE-224	1:48	761/2"	9 1/4"	$ 379.00

The Rudderow class Destroyer escort in 1/4" scale offers the model ship builder who wants to construct an operating DE model with a hull large enough to add a little extra realism to their ships operations without having to be too concerned with the amount of weight that is required for these features. This hull features marked in location for the shaft exits, strut locations and comes with a set of arrangement plans.

Options:

DE-224 Set: This package includes the hull with plans, 5" gun set, and cast polymer fittings such as doors, hatches, bitts, chocks, fire hose reels, searchlight scuttles, lockers and other fittings from our list.  Price $ 648.00

Special Shipping: This hull can be shipped via FEDEX Ground Service as in OS-2 size package. Shipping and handling in the USA 48 states is $ 99.00.

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A SeaPhoto Photo Reference Set is available for this class of ship by clicking on the button above.

1/192 Scale Destroyer Hulls

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-1X	USS Fletcher	DD-445	1:192	23 1/2"	2 7/16"	$ 59.00

Our 1/16” scale FLETCHER class destroyer hull is ideal for use with some commercially available model kits in this scale that use an almost carved block of wood for the hull, or you can build a nice static model up using our hull and available fittings.

This hull has shaft exits and strut locations molded in. A set of detailed arrangement plans for the Fletcher as she appeared in 1942-43 also accompanies this hull.

S&H $14.95

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-1XA	USS Kidd	DD-661	1:192	23 1/2"	2 7/16"	$ 59.00

Our 1/16” scale USS KIDD class destroyer hull is ideal for use with some commercially available model kits in this scale that use an almost carved block of wood for the hull, or you can build a nice static model up using our hull and available fittings.

This hull has shaft exits and strut locations molded in. A set of detailed arrangement plans for the Kidd as she appeared in 1945 also accompanies this hull.

S&H $14.95

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-2X	USS Sumner	DD-692	1:192	23 1/2"	2 7/16"	$ 59.00

Our 1/16” scale USS SUMNER hull is ideal for the modeler that wants to build a small scale static model of this class of destroyer.

This hull has shaft exits and strut locations molded in. A set of arrangement plans also accompanies this hull.

S&H $14.95

Order #	Ship Name	Class	Scale	Length	Beam	Price
WHU-3X	USS Gearing	DD-710	1:192	23 1/2"	2 7/16"	$ 59.00

This smaller scale hull for the USS GEARING class destroyers is well suited for a very nice static model of these World War 2 class ships, most of the fitting for this ship are available.

This hull has shaft exits and strut locations molded in. A set of arrangement plans also accompanies this hull.

S&H: $14.95

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