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USS Arizona - Pearl Harbor Legend

Dali Model's USS Arizona Battleship Premium Kit captures the iconic Pennsylvania-class battleship in her pre-December 7, 1941 configuration, representing one of the most historically significant warships in American naval history. This premium offering features the distinctive cage masts that characterized American battleships of the era, with intricate lattice framework accurately reproduced through precision photo-etched parts and detailed assembly instructions. The kit includes the complete main battery of twelve 14-inch guns in four triple turrets, secondary armament of twenty-two 5-inch guns in casemate mounts, and comprehensive anti-aircraft weaponry representing her final peacetime configuration. Superstructure details encompass the forward and aft cage masts with their complex bracing, bridge structures with detailed windows and platforms, boat cranes, ship's boats with authentic davits, and the distinctive funnel caps. The hull features accurate waterline form with proper sheer and tumblehome, engraved plating detail, anchor hawse pipes, and bilge keels, while the deck includes precisely scaled wooden planking patterns, deck fittings, hatches, and ventilators that capture the battleship's operational appearance.

IJN A-150 Super-Battleship - Ultimate Design

Experience the pinnacle of Japanese battleship design with the IJN A-150 Battleship Premium Kit, representing the massive super-battleship that would have surpassed even the legendary Yamato class. This what-if design showcases the Imperial Japanese Navy's ultimate capital ship concept, featuring six 20-inch guns in three twin turrets that would have been the largest naval rifles ever mounted on a warship. The kit captures the theoretical design with its massive hull form exceeding 900 feet in length, heavily armored citadel with thick belt armor, and pagoda-style superstructure characteristic of Japanese battleship architecture. Engineering details include the powerful propulsion system capable of high speed despite enormous displacement, comprehensive secondary armament for anti-surface and anti-aircraft defense, and advanced fire control systems with large rangefinders and directors. This premium kit provides an opportunity to build a vessel that existed only on drawing boards, representing the ultimate expression of battleship design before the aircraft carrier rendered such vessels obsolete.

USS Smith - Destroyer Excellence

The USS Smith Destroyer Model Kit represents the nimble escorts that formed the backbone of naval task forces, featuring the sleek lines and powerful armament that characterized American destroyer design. This kit captures the distinctive flush-deck configuration with its continuous main deck from bow to stern, raised forecastle for seakeeping in heavy weather, and the characteristic destroyer profile with raked bow and counter stern. Armament includes the main battery of dual-purpose guns in enclosed mounts, torpedo tubes with detailed launching mechanisms, depth charge racks and projectors for anti-submarine warfare, and anti-aircraft weapons for fleet defense. The superstructure features the compact bridge structure with fire control directors, mast with radar and communication equipment, twin funnels with distinctive caps, and comprehensive boat and life raft stowage. These destroyers pair perfectly with battleships and carriers to create comprehensive task force displays.

Building Your Dali Model Fleet

Dali Model kits are designed for experienced modelers, featuring premium components including precision-molded plastic parts with fine surface detail, comprehensive photo-etched brass sets for railings and delicate details, turned metal gun barrels for main and secondary armament, and detailed instruction booklets with painting guides and historical background. These kits benefit greatly from aftermarket enhancement through our Artwox wooden decks, Eduard photo-etched sets, and Trumpeter detail parts. Expand your naval collection with complementary manufacturers through our Pitroad and Pig Model ship collections, or explore additional detail options in our Tamiya, Hasegawa, and Fujimi ship accessories collections. Visit the official Tamiya USA website for painting guides, weathering techniques, and historical references to enhance your naval modeling experience.