U.S.S. BUCHANAN DD-484 GLEAVES CLASS

The USS Buchanan (DD-484) had an eventful career in WWII. This Gleaves-class destroyer, named after a Confederate Navy admiral, was commissioned on March 21, 1942. The vessel served in the Pacific, taking part in such battles as Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This destroyer holds the honor of having shuttled General McArthur to and from the USS Missouri to accept the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on August 30, 1945. As well as this, the ship endured such misfortunes as being hit by friendly fire, running aground and colliding with another destroyer during its combat tours! Such a colorful ship requires an equally outstanding model, so Dragon has carefully developed this smart kit of the USS Buchanan as it appeared in 1942. This kit features loads of photo-etched parts, 6 1/350 scale human figures, and Cartograf decals. Get this kit to build one of the most celebrated destroyer ships in the world!