Hobby Boss 83414 USS Forrest Sherman DDG-98 1/700 – Plastic Military Ship Model Kit

Discover a unique offering for naval modeling enthusiasts – Hobby Boss 83414 USS Forrest Sherman DDG-98 in 1/700 scale. This is a highly detailed plastic model of a military ship that allows you to build an accurate miniature of one of the latest American Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. The model is produced by the renowned manufacturer Hobby Boss, known for precise detailing and high-quality plastic components.

Historical and Technical Information

USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) is a guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, belonging to the third series of Arleigh Burke-class ships (Flight IIA). The vessel was launched in 2004 and commissioned in 2006, remaining active in the U.S. fleet to the present day. It is named after Admiral Forrest Sherman, former Chief of Naval Operations of the USA. The unit serves in global NATO and US Navy operations, having participated in missions related to securing maritime communication routes and combating piracy in the Arabian Sea.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of origin and use: United States
• Period of service: Modern era, since 2006
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Additional items: kit does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit

Kit Features

The Hobby Boss 83414 model features numerous perfectly recreated deck details, superstructures, and characteristic equipment for this type of ship. The manufacturer ensured realistic details such as radar systems, weaponry, and elements of anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense. The 1/700 scale enables precise reproduction of the actual ship’s proportions while maintaining a compact model size.

Assembly of the ship requires model glue and paints (sold separately). The included manual guides you step-by-step through the assembly stages, making this model suitable for both intermediate and advanced modelers.

Recommendation and Build Difficulty

We recommend the Hobby Boss 83414 USS Forrest Sherman DDG-98 to all military modeling enthusiasts and collectors of modern warships. It is an excellent choice for modelers wishing to expand their collection with a modern US Navy vessel. We rate the build difficulty at 3/5.