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USS Melvin DD680
Fletcher class Destroyer

The first Fletcher class destroyer (DD/DDE 445) was designed in 1939 and commissioned June 30, 1942. Her blueprint design was followed by 174 more destroyers called the Fletcher class. This ship was named after Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher. The Fletcher-class destroyer was the foremost type of destroyer of World War II. She incorporated many improvements over the earlier designs, making her the most efficient and effective vessel. After proving her abilities, Fletcher class destroyers were used extensively in all the theatres of World War II.

Nick named the Blue Devil, Melvin's (DD-680) keel was laid down 6 July 1943 by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Kearny, N.J. and launched 17 October 1943. Following her shakedown cruise off Bermuda. Melvin sailed for the Pacific 1 February 1944. On approaching the island of Saipan by night she sank an enemy submarine, RO-66. A few hours later, while steaming off northern Saipan, she again engaged Model built and photographed by Tony Oliver an enemy vessel, this time a merchantman, which burned brightly for a few hours before sinking. For the next 23 days she provided counter battery fire; conducted antisubmarine patrols and damaging an enemy submarine on the 17th. She served as call fire ship for marines on the beach; escorted ships from Eniwetok, and participated in the bombardment of Tinian.

In the early hours of the 25th, she joined in DesRon 54's torpedo attack which opened the Battle of Surigao Strait. Assigned with Remey (DD-688) and Gowabn (DD-678) to the Eastern Attack Group, Melvin began launching torpedoes, scoring a direct hit on Fuso, which exploded and sank at about 0338.

She was underway when she received word of the Japanese surrender, and new orders to return to Japan for occupation duty with minesweepers off northern Honshu. For her illustrious service during World War II , Melvin received 10 battle stars. (Model in photo built by Mr.Tonyo)

#103-109-4 This kit would be equally suited for a fine display model as it would be a
radio control model on your local pond. There is plenty of room for your r/c gear including instructions explaining how to set everything up.
Dimensions: Length:36" Scale:1/125 Price: US$89.00on special US$74.95







If you would like to make your model radio control operated:

#139-785-8 2-channel 2-servo radio system Price: US$79.95





#161-884-6 Radio battery box with BEC plug Price: US$7.95



#101-574-7 6-volt speed control Will control up to two motors. Price: US$57.95




#101-615-5 6-volt motor. Price: US$78.95




Example of the set up for a Universal coupling for an electric motor.
This universal comes with #101-615-5 Motor.





#101-560-8 Universal coupling socket 1/8" bore Price: US$5.60

#101-584-8 Universal coupling socket 3/16" bore Price: US$5.60


#101-564-6 Spare Coupling rod Price: US$3.95




#183-487-0 Wet cell 6-volt 4 amp battery Price: US$19.95





#000-000-0 Fletcher showcase
Custom made acrylic show case. The front, top and back are made of one piece of acrylic and bent with heat. The sides are glued and then torched to give added strength. The hand finished wooden base is made of oak and pine and is available in four finishes. Maple, Walnut, clear Oak, Asphalt black or no finish at all. Acrylic thickness: 1/8" US$00.00



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