USS Pittsburgh CA-72 Ship Model Kit 1/700 | Trumpeter 05726

USS Pittsburgh CA-72 Ship Model Kit 1/700 | Trumpeter 05726

Historical background:

The heavy cruiser USS Pittsburgh CA-72 began construction on February 3, 1943, was launched on February 22, 1944, and entered service in October 1944.
In 1945, she joined the TF58 special task force and was responsible for escorting aircraft carriers during the Battle of Okinawa. On June 4 of the same year, the bow of the ship was blown off in a typhoon and was still under repair at the end of the war. After returning to service in 1946, she quickly retired and was awarded two war star medals during the war.

Model parameters:

The USS Pittsburgh CA-72 Ship Model measures 296.7 millimeters in length and 32.2 millimeters in width after finished. 
There are a total of 264 parts, including 14pcs sprues, as well as upper and lower hulls, decks, waterline plates, and display brackets.
You can choose to make a waterline version or a full hull version, and the water sticker coating is the No. 33 coating scheme from 1944.

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