{"product_id":"uss-iowa-battleship-8042pcs","title":"USS Iowa Battleship","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSS Iowa Battleship — 8,042 Piece Ship Building Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a ship built for the shelf: USS Iowa Battleship, engineered for proportion first and speed second. It runs to 8,042 pieces at 1:12 scale and takes around 18-30 hours to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Youre Building\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model is assembled as hull frame, deck levels and masts, each finished as a separate unit before final assembly. At 1:12, the proportions are set for display rather than play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e8,042 ABS bricks with consistent clutch power, sorted into numbered bags. A printed manual guides the build step by step. Every brick is compatible with the major building systems, so parts from an existing collection drop straight in. If a piece is missing or damaged, our spare-parts guarantee covers the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated expert, this is one of the harder builds we carry suited to builders who want to be pushed. Expect roughly 18-30 hours for a first pass at a steady pace. Working through the ship in stages keeps the bench manageable, and sorting parts before you start saves time on a build of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished, the ship sits best on a cradle or shelf where the waterline profile reads cleanly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,042\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-30 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaval History, Faithfully Recreated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multiple detailed gun turrets and extensive rigging capture the formidable presence of a genuine battleship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental Scale Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e — At over 8,000 pieces, this build delivers genuine flagship shelf presence built to anchor any collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Crew Quarters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Interior detailing reveals the human scale hidden within the massive hull, adding genuine narrative depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanked deck detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of the finished ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRigged masts and standing lines\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of the finished ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotating gun turrets or deck cranes\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of the finished ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8,042-piece build\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the harder builds we carry from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it compatible with my existing bricks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Clutch power and stud spacing match the standard system used across the major brick brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if a piece is missing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur spare-parts guarantee covers it. Message support with the part reference and we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat level of builder is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated expert, which suits builders who want to be pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sea-ships\"\u003eSea Ships\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-arrivals-1\"\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e. Free worldwide shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Blockz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54883430760791,"sku":"00001","price":342.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/3743\/5223\/files\/power-blockz-uss-iowa-battleship-view-1.png?v=1788688310","url":"https:\/\/powerblockz.com\/products\/uss-iowa-battleship-8042pcs","provider":"Power Blockz Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}