Up for sale is a stunning, museum-quality replica of the Des Moines-class heavy cruiser. This model has been meticulously built, detailed, and weathered by an experienced modeler to capture the historic scale of the vessel. The model comes permanently secured to polished brass pillars on a solid hardwood presentation base, entirely enclosed by a thick, clear protective acrylic dust cover. All complex assemblies, including the delicate superstructure and weapon turrets, are intact. Please review the high-resolution photos for the exact build quality. He item will be double-boxed with specialized soft padding protecting the outer acrylic case.