Laid down in July of 1943, the USS Melvin was a destroyer that began her Pacific Theater service on February 1, 1944, including providing air coverage during the Iwo Jima campaign. During the Korean War, she bolstered the 2nd and 6th fleets along the U.S. East Coast so they could send their destroyers to South Korea. The Melvin was sold for scrap in August of 1945.
A huge centerpiece replica of the Fletcher-Class warship (nicknamed the "Blue Devil" by the Japanese), this 1/125 scale plastic kit — measuring three-feet long! — can float, allowing it to be outfitted later with modifications for radio-control, and features rotating parts (including gun turrets, radar screen, and torpedo tubes), paper flags and pennants, moving propellers and rudders, authentic markings, and a nameplate display stand. Assembly required. Skill level 3. Measures approximately 36" long.
A huge centerpiece replica of the Fletcher-Class warship (nicknamed the "Blue Devil" by the Japanese), this 1/125 scale plastic kit — measuring three-feet long! — can float, allowing it to be outfitted later with modifications for radio-control, and features rotating parts (including gun turrets, radar screen, and torpedo tubes), paper flags and pennants, moving propellers and rudders, authentic markings, and a nameplate display stand. Assembly required. Skill level 3. Measures approximately 36" long.
