{"product_id":"1-320-uss-forrest-sherman-dd-931-destroyer","title":"1:320 USS Forrest Sherman (DD-931) Destroyer","description":"\u003cp class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAANH352\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eU.S.S. Forrest Sherman Destroyer Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a classic Cold War-era U.S. Navy destroyer with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.S. Forrest Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplastic model kit from Atlantis Models. This highly detailed ship kit is molded in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand measures approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:320 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit includes decal options for three famous Forrest Sherman-class destroyers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.S. Forrest Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.S. Turner Joy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.S. Edson\u003c\/strong\u003e. A flag sheet is also included, giving builders additional display detail for a finished naval model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forrest Sherman-class destroyers represented the final generation of U.S. Navy “all-gun” destroyers before guided missiles became standard fleet weapons. Sleek, fast, and powerful, these ships were designed for rapid response, fleet escort duty, anti-aircraft defense, anti-submarine operations, and surface combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead ship,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.S. Forrest Sherman DD-931\u003c\/strong\u003e, was built by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBath Iron Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Bath, Maine. She was launched on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 5, 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e, and commissioned on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 9, 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e418 feet long\u003c\/strong\u003e, she was capable of speeds up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35 knots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand carried a strong armament of 5-inch guns, 3-inch guns, torpedo tubes, and anti-submarine weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S.S. Forrest Sherman served during an important period in U.S. naval history. In 1958, she patrolled the eastern Mediterranean before joining the 7th Fleet near Taiwan during tensions around Quemoy and Matsu. She later completed a cruise around the world. In 1959, Forrest Sherman took part in celebrations for the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway and served as escort to the Royal Yacht\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHMS Britannia\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II during a naval review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for Admiral Forrest Sherman, who commanded the aircraft carrier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWasp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring World War II and later served as Chief of Naval Operations, this destroyer represents the strength, speed, and versatility of the postwar U.S. Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:320 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egray\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals included for:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.S. 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Fast, heavily armed, and ready for action, the Forrest Sherman-class carried that proud tradition into the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild this classic U.S. Navy destroyer and add an important piece of American naval history to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ATLANTIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757215514902,"sku":"AANH352","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/0745\/0646\/files\/H352__32941_d86d78b9-12c4-4768-8133-1013b262b048.jpg?v=1787696131","url":"https:\/\/www.chrishouse.ca\/products\/1-320-uss-forrest-sherman-dd-931-destroyer","provider":"Chris's House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}