USS Montana BB-67, 1/350 - Trumpeter 05372

The USS Montana BB-67 model kit by Trumpeter, reference 05372, reproduces at 1/350 the design of the American battleship Montana. This plastic naval kit to be assembled features a ship from the Montana class, a program conceived for the US Navy during the Second World War but cancelled before the ships were laid down.

Once assembled, the model measures 802 mm long and 105.1 mm wide. At a scale of 1/350, it makes for an impressive naval display piece for a shelf or integration into a port diorama.

The USS Montana BB-67 battleship

Montana BB-67 belonged to a class of battleships envisioned as a follow-on to the Iowa and South Dakota classes. The program was intended to combine substantial firepower, improved protection, and developed anti-aircraft defenses. However, changes in US naval priorities during the Second World War led to the cancellation of the project: no battleship of the Montana class was completed.

This replica is therefore aimed at enthusiasts of American warships, modelers interested in Second World War naval projects, and collectors of battleships at 1/350.

Kit contents and features

Trumpeter offers a particularly rich model kit, made up of more than 1 300 parts. The hull is produced using two-direction sliding-mold tooling. The deck features a finely reproduced wood-plank texture to enhance the realism of the overall build.

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 05372
• Type: plastic warship model kit to be assembled
• Subject: USS Montana BB-67
• Scale: 1/350
• Length (assembled): 802 mm
• Width (assembled): 105.1 mm
• Number of parts: more than 1 300
• Included parts: 17 sprues, hull, decks and display base
• Metal parts: anchor chain
• Photo-etch: 4 sheets
• Extra elements: 2 SC-1

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a 1/350 battleship requires careful preparation of the parts, especially for the superstructures, artillery, and fine details. Photo-etched parts add extra sharpness to the ship’s details. The included base provides an appropriate foundation for displaying the finished model.

For finishing, applying a primer for plastic models helps achieve paint uniformity. Gradual painting, followed by careful work on contrast and signs of wear, helps bring out the volumes of the hull, decks, and superstructures. Glue, paints, precision tools, abrasives, and finishing products complete the materials useful for assembly.

A large-scale naval model at 1/350

With its dimensions and level of detail, the USS Montana BB-67 Trumpeter 05372 is a complete naval modeling project. At a large scale, it allows you to depict one of the most ambitious American battleship programs that remained in the planning stage during the Second World War.