Takom 1/700 Scale Charlestown Navy Yard Dry Dock 1 & USS Frank Knox DD-742 1944 Model Kit

Takom 1/700 Charlestown Navy Yard Dry Dock 1 & USS Frank Knox DD-742 1944 Model Kit

Naval dockyard diorama including Gearing Class destroyer. Dry Dock 1 Charlestown (Boston Mass) completed in
1833 was one of America’s first two granite dry docks (the other in Norfolk Virginia) where large naval ships
could be repaired quickly, easily and safely, and were the largest civil works undertaken by US federal
government. Decommissioned in 1974, the dry dock is now part of Boston's National Historical Park.
Destroyer “Fighting Frankie K” USS Frank Knox constructed at the Bath Iron Works in Maine in 1944 was
commissioned at the Boston naval yard on December 11 1944, and served until 1971 when transferred
to the Greek Navy. Product developed jointly by Takom and Snowman Model.

• Kit consists of injection moulded dock, caisson, keel blocks, dock crane with photo-etch jib
• Ship (full hull) L: 170mm
• 1:700 scale plastic model kit from Takom

This plastic model kit requires paints and glue to complete - not included.

Plastic Model Tool Set Deal contains:

• Plastic Sprue Cutter - for cutting & snipping sprues and parts on plastic kits, eg. planes, cars, boats, military models and figures, etc.
• Mini Flat File - for filing and smoothing off burrs or excess material.
• Craft Knife - for cutting out shapes, decals and general craft/hobby tasks.
• Self Healing Cutting Mat - protects work surface and extends blade life.
• 5 spare blades - for craft knife
• 1 Pack of Extra Flexi Slim-Line Sanders x 3 - (90 x 19 x 6mm) Flexible for working on flat & contoured surfaces, especially for those hard to reach areas.
• 1 Pack of Flexi Wide Sanders x 3 - (80 x 30 x 12mm) The thicker sanders are excellent for completely removing blemishes and scratches whilst restoring a high-gloss finish on materials.
• Plastic Magic 10 sec cement is a thin liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action.