• 1/350 scale SS John W. Brown Liberty Ship plastic model kit by Trumpeter (Kit No. 05308)
• Represents the historic SS John W. Brown, one of the few surviving Liberty ships built during World War II
• A famous United States Merchant Marine cargo vessel constructed as part of America's Emergency Shipbuilding Programme
• Built by the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland, and launched in September 1942
• Named after John W. Brown, an American labour leader associated with the maritime industry
• Features the distinctive Liberty ship hull, central superstructure, cargo holds and traditional merchant vessel silhouette
• Captures the characteristic arrangement of cargo masts, loading booms and deck equipment used for handling military supplies
• Liberty ships were designed for rapid, economical mass production to meet the enormous logistical demands of WWII
• The original vessel measured approximately 441 feet 6 inches (134.6 metres) in overall length
• Powered by a triple-expansion reciprocating steam engine driving a single propeller
• Designed to transport essential wartime supplies, including vehicles, ammunition, food, equipment and military cargo
• Equipped with defensive armament to help protect the vessel against enemy aircraft and submarines
• SS John W. Brown entered wartime service in 1942, supporting Allied maritime transportation operations
• Participated in numerous wartime voyages across the Atlantic and Mediterranean theatres
• Supported Allied military operations by transporting cargo and personnel to strategically important ports
• Served during the Mediterranean campaign, contributing to the logistical support of Allied forces
• Later operated as a troop transport, carrying military personnel during the final stages of WWII
• Liberty ships played a crucial role in maintaining the flow of supplies from American factories to Allied forces overseas
• More than 2,700 Liberty ships were constructed in the United States between 1941 and 1945
• Their standardised construction and rapid production became symbols of American industrial mobilisation during WWII
• Following the war, SS John W. Brown served as a maritime training vessel in New York City for several decades
• The ship was later preserved and restored as an important example of American wartime maritime heritage
• Today, SS John W. Brown is preserved as an operational museum ship in Baltimore, Maryland
• Alongside SS Jeremiah O'Brien, it is one of the best-known surviving WWII Liberty ships
• 1/350 scale provides an excellent balance of display size and detail for this historically significant merchant vessel
• Ideal for collectors of WWII merchant ships, Liberty ships, US maritime history and Allied naval logistics
• Excellent companion to SS Jeremiah O'Brien, WWII destroyers, escort vessels and Allied convoy ship model kits
• Suitable for Atlantic convoy, Mediterranean campaign, wartime harbour and merchant shipping dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for realistic wartime merchant ship camouflage, hull weathering, rust streaks and deck detailing
• The cargo-handling equipment, masts and superstructure provide interesting opportunities for careful painting and rigging work
• A distinctive addition to any WWII ship collection, representing the vital contribution of American merchant vessels and their crews to Allied wartime logistics
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
