Trumpeter 05373 USS Ohio BB-68 1/350 is a high-quality plastic model kit, dedicated to experienced modelers and all enthusiasts of naval history and alternative WWII history. The set presents the battleship USS Ohio (BB-68) in 1/350 scale, belonging to the never-realized Montana class—the largest and most powerful battleships the US Navy ever planned to build.

• Scale: 1/350 – the finished model exceeds 70 cm in length, making it an impressive and large replica for advanced modelers and collectors.
• Nation of use: United States (US Navy).
• Historical period: World War II (project from 1940–1943).
• Historical description: The Montana class was designed to represent the peak of US Navy battleship development. The USS Ohio (BB-68), a theoretical successor to the Iowa-class ships, was to be not only longer and better armored, but also equipped with four main-gun turrets holding 12 × 406 mm guns. Despite great ambitions, the entire series was cancelled in 1943 due to a shift in wartime doctrine and the increasing importance of aircraft carriers.
• Material: High-quality plastic – individual elements of the hull, superstructures, armament, and deck equipment are meticulously reproduced from durable polystyrene. The kit includes decals for unit markings, movable parts, cranes, auxiliary boats, as well as detailed turrets and radars. It does not include photoetched parts or metal barrels, but the basic version already offers an impressive level of detail.
• Category: Plastic model kit – model of a historic US Navy warship.
• Assembly difficulty: 5/5 – recommended for advanced modelers with experience in building large ship replicas.
• Recommendations: This kit is especially recommended for naval enthusiasts, collectors of US Navy battleships, and fans of so-called “paper ships,” i.e., vessels that were designed but never built. The wealth of details and impressive size make the Trumpeter USS Ohio BB-68 an ideal centerpiece for any collection, and a real challenge for demanding modelers.

Trumpeter 05373 USS Ohio BB-68 1/350 is an excellent choice for modelers who wish to combine a passion for history with the precision of modeling, as well as for military enthusiasts wanting to build a battleship that became an icon of alternative naval development. The model impresses with its attention to detail, realistic silhouette, and fidelity to historical designs.