Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133
Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133
Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133
Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133
Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133
Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133
Iron Shipwrights USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit 4-133

USS Johnston DD821 Gearing FRAM I 1968 1/350 Scale Resin Model Ship Kit

Brand: Iron Shipwrights

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    All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits come with a full resin hull, pieces, instructions, and photoetch parts for ultimate historical accuracy.

    USS Johnston DD821

    FRAM I Gearing conversion — 1968

    Kit #4-133 • 1/350 scale

    Complete kit: resin, metal and photoetch parts

    Kit by Brian Ice

    Overview

    Highly detailed 1/350 scale conversion kit of USS Johnston (DD-821) as a FRAM I Gearing-class destroyer (1968). This complete kit is designed for accuracy and ease of assembly for experienced modelers seeking a museum-quality result.

    What's Included

    • Full resin hull
    • Resin cast components and detail parts
    • Metal detail parts
    • Photoetched brass parts for fine-scale detailing
    • Decals for all ships in the class (included)
    • Complete written instructions

    Features & Benefits

    • Accurate FRAM I conversion detailing for the 1968 configuration
    • High-quality resin and photoetch for sharp, historically accurate parts
    • Comprehensive instructions to guide assembly
    • Excellent customer support with free replacement parts — no questions asked

    NOTICE: Model kit does not come with a display stand.

    If product photos show a completed model, please note your kit will arrive brand new and unassembled.

    Related / Notes

    Also references USS Myles C. Fox DD829.

    Brief history

    USS Johnston (DD-821) was a Gearing‑class U.S. Navy destroyer commissioned in the immediate post‑World War II period and served through the Cold War. As a Gearing she was built for multi‑role destroyer tasks (surface action, escort, and antisubmarine duties).

    In a FRAM I refit (the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization program) she received major ASW and electronic upgrades typical of the late 1950s–1960s: modern sonar/sonobuoy systems, an ASROC launcher and DASH unmanned helicopter capability, improved radar and electronics, and internal habitability/engineering overhauls. After FRAM she operated mainly in ASW/escort, fleet screening, and patrol roles — including routine deployments with the Atlantic/6th Fleet and Vietnam/Cold War-era operations in the late 1960s.

    Model dimensions (1/350 scale)

    Gearing-class overall length ≈ 390.5 ft (4,686 in). At 1/350 scale this equals approximately 13.4 inches (4,686 in ÷ 350 ≈ 13.39 in, rounded to 13.4 in).

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    As soon as you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email. This confirms that we have received your order and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase.

    • We immediately contact our suppliers to confirm stock and availability.

    • If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will void the pre-authorization and notify you via email.

    • If your item is in stock, we process your payment and submit the order for shipment, typically within 5 business days.

    Order Shipment

    • Most in-stock orders are shipped within 5 business days.

    • Once your order leaves the warehouse, you will receive tracking information via email within 24 hours.

    • If you haven’t received tracking within 6 business days, please contact us at orders@AdamaModelShips.com.

    Shipping Carriers

    • Domestic shipments: UPS Ground & Express, FedEx, USPS, and selected freight carriers.

    • International shipments: UPS International and other freight carriers.

    Delivery Times

    • Most orders are processed and leave the supplier’s facility within 3–5 business days.

    • Delivery within the continental U.S. typically takes 4–12 business days, depending on destination.

    • Example:

      • California: 4–6 business days

      • New York: 5–12 business days

    Tracking Your Order

    • Upon shipment, you’ll receive an email with your tracking number.

    • You can track your shipment at any time to see the expected delivery date.

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    Note: Shipment estimates below apply to Handcrafted Model Ships products. For Old Modern Handicrafts, shipping times are similar but may vary slightly.

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    Fedex Transit Times from Alhambra, CA


     

    We work hard to ensure we offer the best prices online. If you find another online retail store that offers a lower price on the same item, within 6 months of your purchase, let us know and we’ll refund you the difference.

    We want you to feel confident you're getting the best value for your purchase.

    ✅ To Request a Price Match:
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    You must have purchased the item from our website before requesting a price match

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    In stock at the competitor's website at the time of the request

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    Listed on the competitor’s own official website (not a marketplace or third-party platform)

    Price match includes item price + shipping, but excludes sales tax

    ❌ Exclusions:
    We do not match prices from:

    Marketplace sellers on platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Overstock, etc.

    Distributors, wholesalers, or manufacturers acting as retailers

    Auction sites, membership-only clubs, clearance sales, liquidations, or flash deals

    Products sold as part of bundle promotions, rebates, or buy-one-get-one offers

    If you have any questions about our policy, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help.

      We guarantee your satisfaction with our products. In the unlikely event that your model arrives damaged, please contact us within 3 days of receiving your order. If you intend to give the item as a gift, we recommend inspecting it upon receipt.

      For full details, please review our Refund Policy.

      All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits come with a full resin hull, pieces, instructions, and photoetch parts for ultimate historical accuracy.

      USS Johnston DD821

      FRAM I Gearing conversion — 1968

      Kit #4-133 • 1/350 scale

      Complete kit: resin, metal and photoetch parts

      Kit by Brian Ice

      Overview

      Highly detailed 1/350 scale conversion kit of USS Johnston (DD-821) as a FRAM I Gearing-class destroyer (1968). This complete kit is designed for accuracy and ease of assembly for experienced modelers seeking a museum-quality result.

      What's Included

      • Full resin hull
      • Resin cast components and detail parts
      • Metal detail parts
      • Photoetched brass parts for fine-scale detailing
      • Decals for all ships in the class (included)
      • Complete written instructions

      Features & Benefits

      • Accurate FRAM I conversion detailing for the 1968 configuration
      • High-quality resin and photoetch for sharp, historically accurate parts
      • Comprehensive instructions to guide assembly
      • Excellent customer support with free replacement parts — no questions asked

      NOTICE: Model kit does not come with a display stand.

      If product photos show a completed model, please note your kit will arrive brand new and unassembled.

      Related / Notes

      Also references USS Myles C. Fox DD829.

      Brief history

      USS Johnston (DD-821) was a Gearing‑class U.S. Navy destroyer commissioned in the immediate post‑World War II period and served through the Cold War. As a Gearing she was built for multi‑role destroyer tasks (surface action, escort, and antisubmarine duties).

      In a FRAM I refit (the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization program) she received major ASW and electronic upgrades typical of the late 1950s–1960s: modern sonar/sonobuoy systems, an ASROC launcher and DASH unmanned helicopter capability, improved radar and electronics, and internal habitability/engineering overhauls. After FRAM she operated mainly in ASW/escort, fleet screening, and patrol roles — including routine deployments with the Atlantic/6th Fleet and Vietnam/Cold War-era operations in the late 1960s.

      Model dimensions (1/350 scale)

      Gearing-class overall length ≈ 390.5 ft (4,686 in). At 1/350 scale this equals approximately 13.4 inches (4,686 in ÷ 350 ≈ 13.39 in, rounded to 13.4 in).

      Recommended Books

      None listed.

       

      Free Shipping! 

      WE TAKE EXTREME CARE IN PACKING ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS

       

      Free Shipping & Delivery Information

      Order Confirmation

      As soon as you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email. This confirms that we have received your order and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase.

      • We immediately contact our suppliers to confirm stock and availability.

      • If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will void the pre-authorization and notify you via email.

      • If your item is in stock, we process your payment and submit the order for shipment, typically within 5 business days.

      Order Shipment

      • Most in-stock orders are shipped within 5 business days.

      • Once your order leaves the warehouse, you will receive tracking information via email within 24 hours.

      • If you haven’t received tracking within 6 business days, please contact us at orders@AdamaModelShips.com.

      Shipping Carriers

      • Domestic shipments: UPS Ground & Express, FedEx, USPS, and selected freight carriers.

      • International shipments: UPS International and other freight carriers.

      Delivery Times

      • Most orders are processed and leave the supplier’s facility within 3–5 business days.

      • Delivery within the continental U.S. typically takes 4–12 business days, depending on destination.

      • Example:

        • California: 4–6 business days

        • New York: 5–12 business days

      Tracking Your Order

      • Upon shipment, you’ll receive an email with your tracking number.

      • You can track your shipment at any time to see the expected delivery date.

      removed and everything else kept clear and professional:

      Note: Shipment estimates below apply to Handcrafted Model Ships products. For Old Modern Handicrafts, shipping times are similar but may vary slightly.

      UPS Transit Times from Alhambra, CA



      Fedex Transit Times from Alhambra, CA


       

      We work hard to ensure we offer the best prices online. If you find another online retail store that offers a lower price on the same item, within 6 months of your purchase, let us know and we’ll refund you the difference.

      We want you to feel confident you're getting the best value for your purchase.

      ✅ To Request a Price Match:
      Email us at sales@adamamodelships.com with:

      A link to the identical product on the competitor's website

      Your original order number

      We’ll verify the pricing and issue a refund for the difference if the request qualifies.

      🔒 Price Match Guarantee Terms & Limitations:
      To qualify for a price match:

      You must have purchased the item from our website before requesting a price match

      The item must be:

      In stock at the competitor's website at the time of the request

      Sold by a retail-focused, authorized dealer

      Listed on the competitor’s own official website (not a marketplace or third-party platform)

      Price match includes item price + shipping, but excludes sales tax

      ❌ Exclusions:
      We do not match prices from:

      Marketplace sellers on platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Overstock, etc.

      Distributors, wholesalers, or manufacturers acting as retailers

      Auction sites, membership-only clubs, clearance sales, liquidations, or flash deals

      Products sold as part of bundle promotions, rebates, or buy-one-get-one offers

      If you have any questions about our policy, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help.

        We guarantee your satisfaction with our products. In the unlikely event that your model arrives damaged, please contact us within 3 days of receiving your order. If you intend to give the item as a gift, we recommend inspecting it upon receipt.

        For full details, please review our Refund Policy.

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        QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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        • are resin parts held together with modelers glue same as plastic parts? or is there a special adhesive required?

          Glue to use is either super glue or 5 minute epoxy. You'll need some putty for the bottom of the hull—Bondo spot putty you can get at an auto parts store.  Also, get some different grits of sandpaper to clean up casting nubs, and a good x-acto type knife. Most of this stuff should be available at Walmart or a hobby shop.

        • William C. Lawe DD-763?

          Kit comes with decals for all the ships in its class

        • Do you have to do any sanding? Are all the parts/pieces already painted?

          You have to do the sanding and painting

        • How many inches long (stem to stern)

          About 13.3 inches long

        • Can i get USS William R. Rush DD714 FRAM1 Decals

          Yes. The decal sheet does come with the names for all of the ships in the class. You will be able to do this ship.

        • Can I get Charles P Cecil 835 hill number

          The decal sheet does come with the names for all of the ships in the class. You will be able to do this ship.

        • I see that you can number and name your ship. However, I do not see a specific shield decal for the USS Rupertus DD851. Is there one available? Thanks.

          Our Iron Shipwrights products come with the decals for all the ships in its class

        • I served on the USS Steinaker DD 863 during 1970 will it have all decals and hull numbers.

          Yes, they are on the decal sheet. Thank you for your service!

        • Will this kit make the USS John R. Craig DD885? How hard is it to put together?

          Yes, the kits make all ships in their class. Resin kits take a little more work than plastic kits and some people can find them challenging because of preparation and small parts. But the great thing is that, resin kits look amazing when done right. Also, we will replace any parts, no questions asked, at no cost to you if there ever is a problem

        • Can I get Damato DD 871 hull #

          Yes

        • Is the George K Mckenzie in this class, and are the hull numbers. And name decals available for it?

          Yes, it comes with all the decals to do any ship in the class

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