Hobby Boss 83407 USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 1/700 – Plastic Military Ship Model Kit

The Hobby Boss 83407 plastic model kit represents the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), an impressive American Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, recreated in 1/700 scale. This unique modeling set allows you to build an accurate miniature of this modern amphibious assault vessel, used by the United States Navy since 1998 (modern era). USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 has served both combat and logistics roles, taking part in maritime operations, humanitarian missions, and expeditions supporting US Marine Corps forces worldwide.

• Model Scale: 1/700
• Operator (Original User Country): United States
• Material: High-quality ABS plastic, 3 photo-etched (PE) parts for the finest details
• Set Contents: Over 610 plastic parts on 36 sprues, detailed hull, main deck, helicopter and vehicle equipment, display stand
• Aircraft and Landing Equipment: Miniatures of AV-8B Harrier (2 pcs), CH-46E (4 pcs), CH-53E (4 pcs), MV-22 Osprey (4 pcs), AH-1W Cobra (2 pcs), SH-60F (2 pcs); US Marine Corps landing battalion equipment: M1A1 tanks, M60A3 vehicles, AAV-7 personnel carriers, LAV-25, M198, M1114, M1097, MVTR vehicles, LCAC hovercrafts (2 pcs), and LCU landing craft (2 pcs)
• Historical Period: Modern era (since 1998)
• Category: static plastic model kit

This highly detailed Hobby Boss model is an excellent reproduction of a ship that plays a crucial role in today’s US maritime operations, including air support, amphibious assaults, and naval control. USS Bonhomme Richard is one of the largest amphibious ships in the world, capable of substituting for an aircraft carrier in certain command and control missions. The 1/700 version offers a high level of detail, and the rich contents—from miniature helicopters and military vehicles to photo-etched accessories—make it possible to accurately depict the realities of modern naval operations.

The Hobby Boss 83407 model is recommended for experienced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) due to the large number of parts and advanced photo-etched details. It’s an excellent choice for enthusiasts of modern ships, collectors of US military models, and anyone who values realism and quality craftsmanship in naval modeling.