Tamiya 31613 USS Missouri BB-63 Battleship 1:700 Model Kit

Model Overview

Tamiya 31613 is a 1:700 plastic model kit of the USS Missouri BB-63 Battleship. It is supplied as a project to assemble and display. Model Steam rates the construction Challenging, based on the techniques and handling needed to complete the supplied model.

Design & Detail

Tamiya 31613 builds USS Missouri BB-63 in 1:700 scale with her WW2 equipment. The manufacturer specifies a length of 38.65cm and width of 4.7cm. The kit includes rotating main turrets, fine anti-aircraft weapons, mast details and miniature Kingfisher and SC-1 Seahawk floatplanes. Colour guidance covers the ship’s wartime camouflage rather than a later missile-era refit.

Specifications & Features

• Brand and reference: Tamiya 31613
• Subject: USS Missouri BB-63 Battleship
• Scale: 1:700
• Main material: Plastic
• Supplied format: Unassembled plastic kit
• Finished dimensions: 38.65cm long × 4.7cm wide
• Model Steam difficulty: Challenging

Build Experience

Very small anti-aircraft fittings, thin shields, masts and layered superstructure require sustained precision. These fragile assemblies support a Challenging rating, even though the hull itself is relatively straightforward. Plan the sequence to minimise handling of completed small details.

Read the instructions before removing parts from their frames. Test the fit of the major assemblies before applying adhesive, and plan any interior painting before those areas become enclosed. Leave smaller exterior fittings until the sequence calls for them, and give glued joints time to set before handling the model.

Plastic modelling cement and paints are separate supplies for this kit. Painting is optional for assembly, but the illustrated finished appearance requires an appropriate paint and decal finish. Plan those supplies before starting, especially where an interior needs painting before the main body is closed.

Display & Collection

The long, narrow hull needs a clear shelf area despite the 1:700 scale. Select the wartime camouflage scheme before painting and arranging a display. The included SC-1 Seahawk is a floatplane; it should not be confused with the much later SH-60B helicopter included in Tamiya’s New Jersey release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this supplied assembled?

No. This is Tamiya 31613, a 1:700 plastic model kit of the USS Missouri BB-63 Battleship. The supplied components need to be assembled before the model can be displayed.

How demanding is the construction?

Model Steam rates it Challenging. The rating concerns building the supplied model, including parts handling and alignment; it does not measure historical knowledge, playing skill or optional advanced finishing.

Are paint and glue needed?

Glue is needed for the conventional plastic assembly. Paint is a separate supply for the illustrated finish; this release is not supplied as a painted and assembled display model.

How large is the finished model?

The verified finished dimensions are 38.65cm long × 4.7cm wide. Allow extra clearance around small projecting parts and check your shelf or cabinet before beginning the build.

Does this model operate under power?

This release is intended for a static display. Any movable or poseable details are hand-positioned features and do not provide powered operation, flight, sailing or radio control.

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