USS Laffey DD-724 — FRAM II Sumner conversion (1968)
Kit #4-134 — 1/350 scale
Complete kit — resin hull, metal fittings, and photoetch detail parts
The Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Laffey kit is a complete resin model representing the FRAM II Sumner conversion as configured in 1968. The kit includes a full resin hull and components, precision photoetch parts, metal fittings, and detailed assembly instructions. Completed model photos are for illustrative purposes only; all kits ship brand new, unassembled and unpainted.
- Scale: 1/350
- Kit Number: 4-134
- Subject: USS Laffey (DD-724) — FRAM II Sumner conversion, 1968
- Kit Type: Complete resin kit with metal and photoetch detail parts
- Includes: Full resin hull and components, precision photoetch parts, metal fittings, and detailed assembly instructions
- Decals: Decals for all the ships in its class are included
- Condition: Kit arrives brand new, unassembled and unpainted
- Support: Excellent customer support with free replacement parts — no questions asked
NOTICE: Model kit does not come with a display stand.
Model Notes
This kit represents the FRAM II Sumner conversion as configured in 1968. Photoetch and metal parts are included to enhance accuracy and detail. Please review the photos carefully — completed model photos are for illustrative purposes only; your kit will be supplied unassembled.
History
USS Laffey (DD-724) was an Allen M. Sumner–class destroyer named for Civil War seaman Bartlett Laffey. Commissioned in the mid‑1940s, Sumner‑class destroyers like Laffey served in the Pacific during late World War II and later performed routine Cold War duties such as escorts, patrols, training, and fleet exercises. In 1968 Laffey received a FRAM II modernization to update anti‑submarine sensors and weapons and extend her service life; she continued to serve into the Vietnam/Cold War era before eventual decommissioning.
Dimensions (Approximate)
The Sumner‑class overall length is approximately 376.5 ft. At 1/350 scale this model is about 12.9 inches (32.8 cm), rounded to the nearest tenth.
Recommended Books
No specific titles provided. Contact us if you would like reading recommendations for Sumner‑class destroyers or FRAM modernization references.
All Iron Shipwrights kits are produced to exacting standards for the discerning scale modeller. If you have any questions about assembly, parts, or fit, contact our customer support and we will assist you promptly.




