A stirring reminder of action at sea, the U.S.S. Kidd is the epitome of all Fletcher-class destroyers, the foremost type of destroyer in World War II. She incorporated many improvements over the earlier Fletchers, making her the most efficient and effective vessel of the destroyer fleet. After proving her abilities, she joined Task Force 58
for the invasionof Okinawa, bombarding key targets, sinking floating mines, providing warning of air raids and shooting down kamikazes.

The kit contains drawn plan sheets, a pre-carved basswood hull, hand-made basswoood superstructures, 200 finely-cast Britannina pewter fittings, 175 photoetched brass parts, plus a 20-page instruction booklet.