Pit-Road W211 USS Livermore DD-429 Livermore Class Destroyer 1/700 – Plastic Ship Model Kit

Pit-Road W211 USS Livermore DD-429 is a unique 1/700 scale plastic model kit representing the American Gleaves-class destroyer from World War II. Produced by the renowned manufacturer Pit-Road, this kit is a faithful replica of the historic USS Livermore (DD-429), which entered service in the United States Navy in October 1940.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for building a warship collection or for display in naval dioramas.
• User country: United States of America.
• Material: high-quality plastic providing precisely reproduced details of the hull, superstructure, and armament.
• Category: plastic model kit (kit).
• Manufacturer: Pit-Road – known for historical accuracy and excellent injection molding quality.

Technical and Historical Information

The destroyer USS Livermore, the first ship by this name in US Navy history, was launched on August 3, 1940, and entered service during the peak of American preparations for participation in World War II. As a Gleaves-class unit, the Livermore was widely employed during the fighting in the Atlantic and later in the Mediterranean Sea. It participated in key operations such as Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa in 1942) and escorted Allied convoys, providing protection against enemy submarines and aircraft. It served throughout the entire duration of World War II and witnessed many key events of the conflict.

Kit Contents and Intended Use

• The model consists of precisely made sprues for self-assembly and painting.
• The kit does not include paints or glue – dedicated modeling materials are recommended for optimal results.
• No photo-etched or metal parts included – this is a classic, advanced plastic model kit.
• Ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5) interested in historic US Navy fleets and World War II diorama reconstruction.

Why Choose This Kit?

Pit-Road W211 USS Livermore DD-429 is an excellent choice for modelers passionate about naval subjects. With historical accuracy and high-quality sprues, this kit allows you to recreate the famous US Navy destroyer with remarkable attention to detail. It works perfectly as a standalone model, as part of a larger collection, or as an element of World War II naval battle dioramas.