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WWI and WWII USS Wyoming (BB-32) Scale Models

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Scale models of this WWI and WWII service battleship – the USS Wyoming – are produced by various manufacturers and make a great addition to any model collection.  The USS Wyoming was built by William Cramp and Sons and the keel was laid down on February 9, 1910.  She was launched in May of 1911 [...]

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WWII USS Wisconsin (BB-64) Scale Models

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An outstanding WWII model for any collector is the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). When purchasing a scale model of the USS Wisconsin, be sure to take into account the size and skill level of the model.

Built by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, the USS Wisconsin’s keel was laid down in January 1941 and launched in December [...]

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Scale Models of the USS West Virginia (BB-48)

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A scale model of the USS West Virginia (BB-48), which participated in WWII, is a great choice for any model collector and makes a great addition to WWII collectibles. 

The USS West Virginia’s (BB-48) keel was laid down in April of 1920, launched in November, 1921 and commissioned in December of 1923 under the command [...]

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WWII USS WASHINGTON BATTLESHIP (BB-56)

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This WWII USS Washington Battleship is a necessary purchase for any model enthusiast.  Built by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, the USS Washington was first laid down in June, 1938.  Her commission began on May 15, 1941.  In the early part of 1942, this World War II battleship became one of the first American ships to [...]

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WWII USS OKLAHOMA BATTLESHIP (BB-37)

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The WWII USS Oklahoma Battleship is sure to be popular with any scale model enthusiast.  Built by the New york Shipbuilding Corporation, the USS Oklahoma was first laid down in October of 1912.  First commissioned in May of 1916, the USS Oklahoma first served in WWI.  After the war, she spent 1927 to 1929 being [...]

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USS TEXAS BATTLESHIP (BB-35)

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The World War I and World War II history of the USS Texas battleship makes the model of this ship a popular choice among collectors.  Built by Newport News Shipbuilding Company, the USS Texas was launched in May of 1912 and commissioned in March of 1914.  In WWI, the USS Texas was not only involved [...]

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