1:200 Trumpeter 03711 USS Yorktown CV-5 WWII - Yorktown Class - American Aircraft Carrier Plastic Model kit

Build one of the most famous American aircraft carriers of World War II with the 1:200 Trumpeter 03711 USS Yorktown CV-5. This impressive plastic model kit contains more than 1,120 parts and combines large scale with finely rendered deck details, photo-etched parts and a complete selection of carrier aircraft. The result is a remarkable warship model that stands out through both its size and historical significance.

USS Yorktown was the lead ship of the Yorktown class. She was laid down in 1934, launched in April 1936 and commissioned in September 1937. At 246.7 metres long, 33.4 metres wide, with a full displacement of 25,500 tons and a maximum speed of approximately 32 to 33 knots, Yorktown was designed around speed and a large air group. Her main offensive power effectively came from the approximately 85 aircraft carried on board.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, USS Yorktown was transferred to the Pacific and became the flagship of Task Force 17. In February 1942 she launched air attacks against Japanese positions in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands and in May fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea. She suffered severe damage there, but after an exceptionally rapid repair at Pearl Harbor she returned to action after only three days for the Battle of Midway. During that battle, Yorktown was hit by Japanese aircraft and later attacked again by a submarine. She eventually capsized and sank on 7 June 1942. Trumpeter recreates this famous carrier in an impressive 1:200 scale, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts of U.S. naval history and WWII warship modelling. At Most-Models.com, you benefit from fast delivery and excellent customer service.

Features:
– Trumpeter 03711 USS Yorktown CV-5 plastic model kit in 1:200 scale
– More than 1,120 parts across 44 sprues with hull and decks
– One-piece hull produced using two-directional slide-mould technology
– Finely rendered deck structure and accurately detailed guns
– Includes 8 photo-etched frets for details including handrails, ladders and radar parts
– Metal anchor chain included
– Includes carrier aircraft: 5 F4F-4, 5 SBD-3 and 5 TBD-1
– USS Yorktown was the lead ship of the Yorktown class and entered service in 1937
– Designed with an emphasis on speed and a large air group of approximately 85 aircraft
– Served during operations around the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway
– Repaired in only three days after severe damage in the Coral Sea so she could return to combat
– Ultimately sank on 7 June 1942 following air attacks and a torpedo attack by a Japanese submarine

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