Hobby Boss 83408 USS Iwo Jima LHD-7 1/700 – Plastic Modern Warship Model Kit

Hobby Boss 83408 USS Iwo Jima LHD-7 in 1/700 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit faithfully representing one of the most modern Wasp-class amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy. The USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) entered service in June 2001 and remains one of the largest and most powerful amphibious assault ships in the world, with a length of 257.3 m, a beam of 34 m, and a displacement of up to 40,500 tons. It is an integral part of contemporary American expeditionary forces and regularly participates in exercises and combat missions, such as support operations in Iraq, humanitarian missions, and multinational exercises.

The HMS Iwo Jima LHD-7 model is a faithfully reproduced kit that allows you to build a full-value static replica. It contains as many as 610 plastic parts spread across 36 sprues, featuring both upper and lower hulls as well as detailed decks and a dedicated stand. The set includes 3 photo-etched parts for detailed finishing of key elements such as radars or corridors.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of service: United States of America
• Era of use: modern times (since 2001)
• Material: high-quality plastic, 3 photo-etched parts
• Contents: hull, detailed flight deck, impressive set of USMC vehicles and helicopters (including AV-8B Harrier, AH-1W Cobra, MV-22 Osprey, CH-53E), landing craft, LCAC and LCU units, and display parts
• Category: plastic warship model kit
• Finished model length: 371.5 mm
• Width: 89.5 mm

This product is recommended for all intermediate and advanced naval modelers who value attention to detail and expect a precise, realistic miniature. Thanks to the impressive onboard equipment and detailed photo-etched components, this kit allows you to build a faithful replica of the vessel, complete with full air armament, landing vehicles, and construction details. An ideal choice for both collections and themed dioramas.

Difficulty level: 4/5. Due to the high number of parts and the presence of photo-etched details, the model requires skill and precision. Glue and paints are not included—modeling accessories must be purchased separately.

Hobby Boss USS Iwo Jima LHD-7 1/700 guarantees satisfaction for demanding modelers and is an excellent way to deepen your knowledge about modern US Navy amphibious assault ships.