Trumpeter 03722 - 1:200 USS Stevens DD-479

USS Stevens (DD-479) – 1:200 scale plastic model by Trumpeter

The Trumpeter 03722 kit depicts the USS Stevens (DD-479), a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy. This ship was unique within its class for being fitted with a catapult and a Curtiss SO3C Seamew reconnaissance floatplane, making it one of the most unusual destroyers of World War II. The Stevens served in the Pacific Theater, supporting amphibious operations and convoy escort missions.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:200
• Length: approx. 59 cm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Skill level: advanced
• Material: plastic + photo-etched parts
• Version: USS Stevens (DD-479), 1943 fit

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included.

About the kit:

This highly detailed kit features a finely engraved deck, detailed superstructure, masts, and gun turrets. The model also includes the unique stern-mounted aircraft catapult and a detailed Seamew floatplane. Photo-etched parts reproduce delicate details such as railings, radar antennas, and ladders. The USS Stevens kit provides exceptional accuracy and scale realism, making it a perfect choice for experienced ship modelers.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Model paints in WWII US Navy colours (naval grey, blue-grey, deck wood)

About the USS Stevens (DD-479):

The USS Stevens was one of 175 Fletcher-class destroyers built for the US Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1942, she was fitted with an experimental catapult and aircraft handling system to launch and recover a Curtiss SO3C Seamew reconnaissance plane – a rare feature among destroyers. Stevens operated in the Pacific Theater, providing fire support and screening larger task forces. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1946. Her unique configuration makes her an intriguing subject for naval historians and modelers alike.

Original ship data:

• Class: Fletcher
• Length: 114.7 m
• Beam: 12.1 m
• Draught: 5.4 m
• Displacement: 2,050 tons (standard)
• Propulsion: 2 × General Electric steam turbines, 4 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers
• Power: 60,000 shp
• Top speed: 36 knots
• Range: 6,500 nmi at 15 knots
• Armament: 5 × 5 in (127 mm), 10 × 40 mm, 7 × 20 mm, 10 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
• Crew: approx. 273

About the manufacturer Trumpeter:

Trumpeter is a leading Chinese manufacturer of plastic model kits, renowned for precision molding and high-quality detailing. The company’s 1:200 ship series is particularly acclaimed for its historical accuracy and intricate engineering. The USS Stevens kit continues this tradition, offering an impressive large-scale replica of one of the most distinctive destroyers in US Navy history.