Stratus 49623 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019: Volume 4, Part 1 - Torpedo Boats and Destroyers EN

Stratus 49623 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019: Volume 4, Part 1 - Torpedo Boats and Destroyers is a unique English-language monograph dedicated to the history of torpedo boats and destroyers of the United States Navy spanning over 130 years, from 1883 to 2019. This product is an excellent choice for model shipbuilding enthusiasts, naval historians, and collectors of military literature, serving as an essential and comprehensive source of supplementary knowledge for building US Navy ship models.

• Scope: The publication includes detailed technical data, information on the construction and reconstruction of individual vessels, as well as exhaustive descriptions of each ship’s service history from the introduction of the first torpedo boats at the end of the 19th century, through both World Wars, the Cold War, up to the present day.
• Illustrations: The book is richly illustrated with high-quality archival and contemporary photographs, showcasing both individual ships and entire ship classes. These illustrations serve as excellent reference material for painting and detailing plastic or resin models in popular modeling scales such as 1/350 or 1/700.
• Content quality: Each chapter contains detailed specification tables, information on armament, engines, electronic systems, operational service summaries, as well as changes in vessel appearance over the decades. Thanks to this, the publication allows for the recreation of authentic examples of a given ship at different points in history.
• Intended audience: The book is aimed at both experienced ship modelers looking for detailed documentation and beginners who want to learn the basics of the history and construction of US Navy vessels.
• Product category: Modeling publication / technical-historical literature.
• Material/Binding: Printed on high-quality paper, full color, soft cover.
• Recommended for: We recommend this product to every enthusiast of naval history and modelers specializing in US naval subjects. The book provides essential data for realistic construction of plastic, resin, and 3D printed models and parts.
• Difficulty level: Accessible content level (2/5) – the clear layout and language make it suitable for both advanced and beginner modelers as well as naval history enthusiasts.

Stratus 49623 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019 is an invaluable source of information that supports authenticity and realism in modeling projects related to the US fleet. Reach for this book to give your models historical depth and accuracy!