SKU: VH-V57005 | Brand: Vee Hobby | Product: Vee Hobby 1/700 South Dakota Battleship BB-57 1944 Plastic Model Kit [V57005] The South Dakota class battleship saw action throughout World War II. Fitted with three 45-caliber 40.6cm triple-turret guns, this vessel could reach 27 knots, equivalent to contemporary Yamato-class battleships. Launched in March 1942, she engaged in significant naval battles including Santa Cruz (October 1942), Solomon Islands operations (November 1942), Philippine Sea (June 1944), and Okinawa, accumulating 13 Service Stars. This 1/700 scale model faithfully reproduces the ship's appearance with refined detailing. Kit contents: injection-plastic parts, photo-etched components, and decals.