U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort. On October 25, 1944 the famed Taffy III battle group engaged a superior Japanese force, in the Southern approaches to Leyte Gulf, Philippines. Even though overwhelmingly outgunned and suffering numerous casualties including the Roberts, Hoel, Johnston, and Gambier Bay, Taffy III forced the Japanese vessels to retire in one of the most heroic, modern sea battles.

The USS Samuel B Roberts DE413 was a destroyer escort of the United States Navy that served during World War II. Named after a Navy coxswain who was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal, the ship was commissioned in 1943 and immediately began serving in the Atlantic Theater. Its first major mission was escorting a convoy to Casablanca, Morocco, where it helped protect supply ships from German U-boats.

Bluejacket’s USS Samuel B Roberts DE413 model kit is based upon a design of Mr. Bill Hudson, with revised plans and instructions by famed WWII modeler and author, Dr. Al Ross. Al has created a model that is one of the most exquisitely detailed and accurate models ever offered. The kit contains a basswood hull, cast pewter fittings, laser cut wood parts, and a great deal of etched brass. The kit is in 1/16” scale to complement Bluejacket’s models of the USS Kidd and USS Gambier Bay. It is important to note that some pictured items may have been built with optional items not included as part of standard kits, such as pedestals, bases, cases, paint, etc.

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Paint Kit Contents:

Thinner
Primer
Light Gray
Flat Black
Ocean Gray
Anti fouling red
Brass
Deck Blue

LOA: 19″

Scale: 1/16″

Finished Model: $3,700.00

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