United States

Fletcher Class Destroyer Cutaway

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Framed Size: 22.5" long  x 8.5" high

With 176 destroyers in the class, the Fletcher is one of the most recognizable ships of the war. From the boilers to the bunks and control panel, this cutaway contains a staggering amount of detail. Even the rails have been cut out.

Considered by those who served aboard, the Fletcher was perceived as the peak of WW2 destroyer development. Designed by Gibbs & Cox of New York, the first of 175 Fletchers entered service in the summer of 1942. After the war, all the surviving Fletchers were put into reserves, and many saw action again in Korea and Vietnam. Today, few still exist but, a handful operate in foreign countries while three have been converted into museums: DD-537 USS The Sullivans, DD-661 USS Kidd and DD-793 USS Cassin Young.


This detailed six layer cutaway accurately displays every compartment in incredible detail. Years of research have gone into the 

development and those who have seen the cutaway have praised its accuracy.


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.

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.


Natural Basswood finish (as pictured) is mounted on a Baltic Blue matte and surrounded by a rich cherry finish frame.


Brass and Silver finishes are mounted on a black matte within a black frame which gives a very contemporary look. Check them out here: www dot sschallengecoins dot com under the 3D Cutaway category.


PLEASE ALLOW THREE TO FOUR WEEKS FOR DELIVERY AS THEY ARE ALL BUILT FROM SCRATCH FOR YOU.