Wood Cutaway Model of USS Arizona (BB-39)

Wood Cutaway Model of USS Arizona (BB-39)

Overall Size: 19½" x 8½"

Made in the U.S.A., each cutaway is an accurate, three dimensional, architectural model. The pieces are multi-layer, micro-cut, wood cutaway constructions, reflecting the utmost in detail and attention to accuracy.

Original blueprints and period photographs along with hand measurements, if possible, are used for the creation of each design. Approximately two months is then devoted to drawing the original multi-layer template for each item.

Original construction blueprints, photographs, deck plans, books and even advertising brochures are used to guarantee the accuracy of each cutaway. Approximately two months is then devoted to drawing the original multi-layer template for each item. Once the design work is complete, a computer-controlled laser is then used to cut and mark specially selected layers of basswood. After a layer has been cut, it is cleaned and carefully mounted to a baltic blue matte board. A total of six layers of basswood are hand assembled for each cutaway. When the cutaway is complete, it is then sealed behind glass in a cherry finish hardwood frame.

The highest level of quality in both work and materials is maintained to ensure museum quality cutaways. This integrity in both design and modeling skill has brought endorsements by many of the nation's museums, historical societies and memorial associations.

We can also customize this cutaway as the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) for no additional charge. The design will remain the same as pictured but will carry your desired hull number and nameplate. Please allow three to four weeks delivery on custom items as they need to be built from scratch.

USS Arizona

The Arizona was the most heavily damaged of all the vessels in Battleship row. This half-model depicts the Arizona as she was on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941.

The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewman who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. As oil droplets bubble to the surface, the Arizona continues to serve as a symbol of America's loss and resolve.

The USS Pennsylvania and USS Arizona were the US Navy's response to the HMS Dreadnought in the early 20th century naval arms race. Her keel was laid in the New York Navy Yard on March 16th, 1914 and was one of the first oil fired battleships, a trait that kept her stateside during WWI. Between wars, the Arizona was continuously improved. The major improvements were replacing entire superstucture, adding torpedo bulges, additional horizontal armor, new boilers, new turbines, and airplanes. The Warner Brothers movie, Here Comes the Navy, used the Arizona as one of it's locations during the spring of 1934.