USS Arizona BB-39 (1941), 1/700 - Hobby Boss 83401

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The reference 83401 by Hobby Boss recreates the USS Arizona BB-39 in its 1941 configuration. This injection-molded plastic ship model is made at a scale of 1/700, a scale that’s well suited for building a collection of warships or creating a port and maritime diorama without taking up much space.

The USS Arizona battleship

The USS Arizona was a Pennsylvania-class battleship of the U.S. Navy. Entering service in 1916, it is now inseparably linked to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Severely damaged while at anchor, the ship sank during this major event that led to the United States’ entry into World War II.

This 1941 depiction allows you to recreate one of the best-known American battleships in naval history of the 20th century.

The Hobby Boss model kit

The Hobby Boss 83401 kit includes 167 parts. Once assembled, the model measures 264.2 mm long and 46.1 mm wide. A display stand is included to exhibit the battleship once completed.

At a scale of 1/700, each dimension of the real ship is reduced 700 times. This format highlights the battleship’s overall silhouette, its superstructures, its armament, and its deck equipment, while still being suitable for display cases or a collection of miniature military ships.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a 1/700 ship requires careful preparation of small parts and using glue suitable for plastic models. Light sanding of attachment points on the sprues helps keep clean lines, especially on the fine parts of the superstructure.

Painting is an important step for differentiating decks, topsides, hull sides, and equipment details. Applying a primer can improve paint adhesion and make the finishes easier to read. A light, restrained weathering can then emphasize raised details and add depth to the presentation of the vessel.

Technical features

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 83401
• Type: build-it-yourself model kit
• Subject: USS Arizona BB-39, 1941 configuration
• Scale: 1/700
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: 167
• Assembled length: 264.2 mm
• Assembled width: 46.1 mm
• Included accessory: display stand

Complementary products

The build requires precision cutting tools, plastic model glue, and suitable paints. A primer, fine brushes or an airbrush, sandpaper, and weathering products can complete the modeler’s toolkit.