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Scale: 1/144

This multi-part kit represents the modernized SCB-125 island of Essex class aircraft carrier USS Hornet CVS-12 as it appeared circa 1967-1969. During these years, Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 57 (CVSG-57) was embarked aboard ship.
 
The island was in this configuration when Hornet recovered the astronauts of Apollo 11 after their historic mission to the Moon.  A few months later, the ship recovered the astronauts of Apollo 12. USS Hornet is preserved as a museum ship at Alameda, California.
 
Features:
overall dimension scaled from official US Navy plans with details adjusted to match features of the actual ship
open bridge and PriFly windows with delicate framing
properly positioned deck features
accurately shaped decks, catwalks and splinter shields for Hornet
accurately shaped SPS-30 radar platform, unique to Hornet
integrated venturis (wind deflectors) accurate for Hornet
deck supporting structure details accurately positioned as confirmed by photos of the real ship
delicate exterior piping detail correct for Hornet
porthole rigols ("eyebrows")
correct style A/T doors for Hornet, most in the open position
door overhead rain deflectors
correct number and position of PriFly splinter shield ribs
open funnel cap (grille not included)
Phasor 90 dual-cone antennas, port and aft antennas integrated with the island, 2 separate antennas for mounting on kit's radar platform supports (1 facing forward on the port side and 1 facing starboard on the starboard side - see photos in carousel) and 2 spare
highly detailed, Cold War-style Mk.37 director

This highly detailed and accurately shaped model is an original design developed from official US Navy drawings. 
 
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