{"id":8123974942971,"title":"Trumpeter - 1\/700 USS New York BB-34 Battleship","handle":"trumpeter-1700-uss-new-york-bb-34-battleship","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1\/700 USS New York BB-34 Battleship\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 06711\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand tools necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUSS NEW YORK (BB-34) was first in the \"New York\" class of US Navy battleship, laid down at Brooklyn shipyard in 1911, launched in 1912, commissioned in 1914, and was the first ship to be equipped with 14-inch main guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003eIn 1917 \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ewas assigned to British waters and assisted the British Grand Fleet, being mainly responsible for blockade and escort missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ereturned to training and participated in various problem-solving exercises, being modernised in 1926. Until \u003cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003ePearl \u003c\/st1:placename\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eHarbour\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e, the \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eUS \u003c\/st1:country-region\u003ehad maintained neutrality in WWII with \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003eon Atlantic neutral patrols. After the \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eUS \u003c\/st1:country-region\u003edeclared war on \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e, \u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003eoperated in North Africa (Operation 'Torch') and spent time protecting the North Atlantic and \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eMediterranean \u003c\/st1:place\u003econvoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003eIn 1945 \u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003etransferred to the Pacific Fleet and participated in the battles of Iwo Jima and \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eOkinawa\u003c\/st1:place\u003e. During the battle, \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ereceived minor damage in a kamikaze attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003eAfter the war \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003etook part in Operation 'Magic Carpet', the repatriation of US military personnel from overseas theatres of war. In 1946 \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ewas used in Operation 'Crossroads' as a target for atomic tests, remaining afloat but was eventually sunk in 1948 following use in target practice by other navy ships and aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eScale 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 246.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam: 49.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal parts: 480+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal sprues: 10 sprues and deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHull split into two parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeck wood pattern finely rendered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains display stand and engraved nameplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2025-11-25T12:34:47+02:00","created_at":"2023-06-13T19:51:24+02:00","vendor":"Trumpeter","type":"Scale Model Kits","tags":["Brand_Trumpeter","Category_Ships","Scale_1\/700 Scale","Type_Military Ships"],"price":109995,"price_min":109995,"price_max":109995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44632073634043,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9580208067117","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Trumpeter - 1\/700 USS New York BB-34 Battleship","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":109995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_700USSNewYorkBB-34Battleship.jpg?v=1686735775"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_700USSNewYorkBB-34Battleship.jpg?v=1686735775","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32921398477051,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":2.402,"height":229,"width":550,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_700USSNewYorkBB-34Battleship.jpg?v=1686735775"},"aspect_ratio":2.402,"height":229,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_700USSNewYorkBB-34Battleship.jpg?v=1686735775","width":550}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003e1\/700 USS New York BB-34 Battleship\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 06711\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand tools necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUSS NEW YORK (BB-34) was first in the \"New York\" class of US Navy battleship, laid down at Brooklyn shipyard in 1911, launched in 1912, commissioned in 1914, and was the first ship to be equipped with 14-inch main guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003eIn 1917 \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ewas assigned to British waters and assisted the British Grand Fleet, being mainly responsible for blockade and escort missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ereturned to training and participated in various problem-solving exercises, being modernised in 1926. Until \u003cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003ePearl \u003c\/st1:placename\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eHarbour\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e, the \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eUS \u003c\/st1:country-region\u003ehad maintained neutrality in WWII with \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003eon Atlantic neutral patrols. After the \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eUS \u003c\/st1:country-region\u003edeclared war on \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e, \u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003eoperated in North Africa (Operation 'Torch') and spent time protecting the North Atlantic and \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eMediterranean \u003c\/st1:place\u003econvoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003eIn 1945 \u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003etransferred to the Pacific Fleet and participated in the battles of Iwo Jima and \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eOkinawa\u003c\/st1:place\u003e. During the battle, \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ereceived minor damage in a kamikaze attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003eAfter the war \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003etook part in Operation 'Magic Carpet', the repatriation of US military personnel from overseas theatres of war. In 1946 \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:state w:st=\"on\"\u003eNEW YORK \u003c\/st1:state\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003ewas used in Operation 'Crossroads' as a target for atomic tests, remaining afloat but was eventually sunk in 1948 following use in target practice by other navy ships and aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eScale 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 246.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam: 49.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal parts: 480+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal sprues: 10 sprues and deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHull split into two parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeck wood pattern finely rendered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains display stand and engraved nameplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}