1/500 USS North Carolina BB-55 Battleship Plastic Model Kit (AANR601)

The 1/500 USS North Carolina BB-55 Battleship Plastic Model Kit is a detailed representation of this historic vessel with a scale of 1/500. The kit includes 144 parts and measures an impressive 17 3/4 inches in length. It is molded in gray and comes with a display stand and decals for both the USS North Carolina and USS Washington battleships. As the lead ship of her class, the USS North Carolina, nicknamed "The Showboat," was commissioned on April 9th, 1941, and was considered the world's greatest sea weapon at the time.

Armed with nine 16-inch/45 caliber guns and twenty 5-inch/38 caliber guns, the USS North Carolina served as a formidable platform during World War II. She participated in several key campaigns, including the Guadalcanal campaign and the Battle of the Eastern Solomons. The battleship's anti-aircraft capabilities were notable, with her actions prompting even aircraft carriers like the USS Enterprise to inquire about her well-being amidst heavy fire.

Throughout the war, the USS North Carolina was integral in various operations, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and continued to support carrier operations until the end of the Pacific War. After years of service, she was transferred to become a memorial and museum in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she remains a tribute to the sailors who served on her.