Atlantis Models #601 1:500 USS North Carolina BB-55 WWII Battleship The Showboat

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Build one of the most famous American battleships of World War II with the Atlantis Models U.S.S. North Carolina BB-55 "The Showboat" plastic model kit.

This impressive 1:500 scale battleship kit measures approximately 17 3/4 inches long when complete and includes 144 parts. Molded in gray, the kit includes a display stand and decals for both U.S.S. North Carolina and U.S.S. Washington, giving builders the option to finish the model as either of the two famous North Carolina-class battleships.

The real U.S.S. North Carolina BB-55 was the lead ship of her class and one of the most important U.S. Navy battleships of World War II. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, she quickly earned the nickname "The Showboat" because of the attention she drew during fitting out and sea trials in New York Harbor.

North Carolina was the first of the Navy's modern fast battleships and entered the Pacific in 1942. She helped protect U.S. aircraft carriers during the Guadalcanal campaign and went on to serve across the Pacific theater. The ship supported major operations in the Solomon Islands, Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, and beyond. Her powerful main battery, heavy anti-aircraft defenses, and fast battleship design made her a vital part of America's island-hopping campaign.

During her World War II service, U.S.S. North Carolina earned 15 battle stars and participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater. Today, the real battleship is preserved in Wilmington, North Carolina, as a National Historic Landmark and memorial to more than 11,000 North Carolinians who gave their lives during World War II.

This Atlantis release is a great choice for ship modelers, World War II history enthusiasts, U.S. Navy collectors, and classic plastic model kit fans. With its large finished size, 144 parts, display stand, and two decal options, the U.S.S. North Carolina BB-55 "The Showboat" makes an impressive addition to any model fleet.

Kit Features
1:500 scale
Measures approximately 17 3/4 inches long when complete
144 parts
Molded in gray
Includes display stand
Includes decals for U.S.S. North Carolina BB-55
Includes decals for U.S.S. Washington BB-56
Build as one of two famous North Carolina-class battleships
Great for WWII naval displays, U.S. Navy collections, and classic ship model builders

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