1:700 Scale U.s Navy Ca-35 Indianopolis Model Kit

The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was once commissioned on the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. At the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was once making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in the various major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was once severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. For the 2 months period of repairs, her equipment was once renewed and much improved with the up to date radar, electronic gun sights and new Curtiss Seahawks. After the repairs, she loaded secret cargo and team of workers at San Francisco, and sailed for Tinian Island on July 16 , where a B29 bomber base was once situated, , and arrived there to unload the cargo and team of workers on July 26. Then 4 days later, on July 30, she sunk taking 2 torpedo hits from the submarine I-58. She served with honor from Pearl Harbor through the last campaign of World War II, sinking in action two weeks before the end of the war, and earned ten battle stars. About the Model: Precisely replicates the anti-aircraft armaments and equipment improved in July 1945. Realistically recreated hull consists of right and left halves. Anchor chain and nonslip treatments on deck are well expressed by precise mold carving technique. Bridges, funnels, masts and radar also show intricate details. Kit comes with many impressive armaments such as 8in/55 caliber batteries on turret, 5in/25 caliber dual purpose guns and 20mm/40mm anti-aircraft guns. Turrets can also be rotated owing to poli caps installed underneath. 2 airplanes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) included. Paint colors needed: Neutral Gray, Neutral Blue, Intermediate Blue, Insignia White, Gun Metal, Chrome Silver, Flat Black, Flat White, Hull Red, and Field Blue.

Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they’re sold one after the other.