Hobby Boss 83411 USS Hopper DDG-70 1/700

Hobby Boss 83411 USS Hopper DDG-70 1/700 is an excellent plastic military ship model kit aimed at both experienced modelers and ambitious maritime enthusiasts interested in smaller scales. This model depicts the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Aegis-type – USS Hopper (DDG-70), serving in the United States Navy (U.S. Navy).

• Scale: 1/700
• Country: USA
• Category: Plastic model kit (static model set, not a toy)
• Material: Plastic (hull parts from multi-directional slide-molded forms, 2 photo-etched parts – railings and small details)
• Number of parts: Over 180
• Additional elements: 2 SH-60B Seahawk helicopters to build deck helicopters, stand and nameplate, choice between full hull and waterline versions

USS Hopper (DDG-70) is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, built as part of an advanced program of ships with increased firepower and modernized Aegis systems. Construction began in February 1995, and the ship was commissioned on September 6th, 1997 in Pearl Harbor. The ship, with a displacement of 8,422 tons, is 153.8 m long and 20.4 m wide. Its main armament consists of MK41 vertical launch systems for Tomahawk, Standard SM-2, ASROC, and Harpoon missiles, as well as a 127 mm MK45 gun, Phalanx CIWS, and MK32 torpedo launchers.

This model captures details of modern naval operations from the 1990s to the present day. USS Hopper was widely used in US Navy operations in the Pacific and Atlantic, participating in allied missions, patrols, and support operations, among others.

• Detailed superstructure and deck elements faithfully reproduced from the original
• Option to build the model with a full hull or as a waterline-only version
• Excellent sprue quality, separate spherical sonar, numerous armament details
• Complete set of railings and small parts in the form of photo-etched brass for a highly accurate effect

We recommend this model kit to all naval and ship modeling enthusiasts looking for a detailed and impressive addition to their collection. Due to the presence of fine photo-etched parts and the complexity of the construction, the model is best suited for intermediate to advanced modelers.

• Difficulty level: 4/5

The Hobby Boss USS Hopper DDG-70 1/700 model guarantees satisfaction to modelers who value detail, build quality, and historical accuracy in modern warship replicas.