[About the actual ship]
--The Spruance-class destroyer was the first US Navy to begin full-scale design after World War II.
――Commissioning began in 1975, and a total of 31 ships have been commissioned.
--Arthur W. Radford was commissioned in 1977 as the sixth ship.
--The displacement is 8040 tons and the total length is 172m.
--Equipped with two LM2500 gas turbine engines manufactured by General Electric, combined gas turbine and gas turbine, COGAG system was adopted.
--In 1997, the Advanced Enclosed Mast / Sensor System (AEMSS), a new mast with a unique shape surrounded by boards to enhance stealth, was first installed on US Navy vessels.
――In response to the test results, it has been gradually adopted by each ship.
――After working in Norfolk as your home port, you retired in 2003.
[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the US Navy destroyer DDG968 Arthur W. Radford on 1/350 scale.
――The appearance after equipping the new mast / sensor, AEMSS in 1997 is reproduced.
――The total length of the finished product is about 49 cm. It is a full hull model that firmly reproduces the bottom of the ship.
――The unique shape of the mast is eye-catching in the superstructure. The model also accurately reproduces the shape. It is one of the highlights of the model.
--In addition, other superstructures such as the bridge have been modeled in detail, and the lifeboat, main turret, and other equipment have been sharply finished to enhance reality.
-The kit also includes etched parts that enhance the reality of the finish. You can enjoy sharp reproduction of the mast, including the handrail.
--The decal is made by Cartograph. A gorgeous two-disc decal that also includes markings for each Spruance-class ship of the same type, except Arthur W. Radford.
--With display stand.
[Major features]
--Reproduce the US Navy destroyer DDG968 Arthur W. Radford on 1/350 scale
-Large model with a finished total length of about 49 cm
--Full hull model firmly reproduces to the bottom of the ship
-The shape of the mast with a unique eye-catching shape is accurately reproduced.
--A dedicated stand is also available for the completed display
-Etched parts that enhance the reality of the finish are also available
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )