All Iron Shipwrights 1/350 Scale Model Kits Come with a Full Resin Hull, Pieces, Instructions, and Photoetch Parts for Ultimate Historical Accuracy.
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USS Jouett DD396
Somers class Destroyer — 1944
Kit #4-097
One-piece full hull kit with resin parts, photoetch, and complete instructions
Overview
Build an accurately detailed 1/350 scale replica of USS Jouett (DD-396), a Somers-class destroyer as configured in 1944. This Iron Shipwrights kit is designed for modelers seeking high historical fidelity and excellent fit and finish.
What’s Included
- One-piece full resin hull
- Resin superstructure and detail parts
- Photoetch parts for fine detail
- Complete assembly instructions
- Decals for all ships in the Somers class (included)
Features
- Highly accurate castings for authentic silhouette and detail
- Photoetch detail for railings, ladders, and other small components
- Comprehensive instructions to guide assembly and painting
- Excellent customer support with free replacement parts if needed
Model history
USS Jouett (DD-396) — a Somers‑class destroyer named for Commodore James E. Jouett — was built in the late 1930s and commissioned just before the U.S. entered World War II. Like other Somers‑class ships she served as a fast multi‑role destroyer, spending the war on convoy escort, anti‑submarine patrol, screening and general fleet support duties (including operations in the Atlantic/Mediterranean area during 1943). She remained in wartime service through WWII and was taken out of front‑line service after the war.
Scale & Dimensions
Somers‑class overall length ≈ 381 ft. At 1/350 scale that is about 13.1 inches (rounded to the nearest tenth). Note: actual resin kit length can vary slightly with hull version and any bow/stern details.
Notes
NOTICE: Model kit does not come with a display stand. If product photos show a completed model, your kit will arrive unassembled and unpainted.
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