Scale: 1/350
 
Recommended to help convert your 1/350 scale Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier model kit or USS Enterprise CVN-65 model kit to the Forrestal class aircraft carrier USS Independence CVA-62.
 
This model represents the island of Forrestal class aircraft carrier USS Independence CVA-62 as it appeared circa 1965-1971 during the Vietnam War.  The Forrestal class was the world's first "super carriers".
 
For valuable reference photos of USS Independence CV/CVA-62, the fourth ship of the Forrestal class, click here.

During this period, Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7), tail code "AG", was embarked, equipped with A-6A Intruders, A-4 Skyhawks, F-4 Phantoms, F-8 Crusaders, A-1 Skyraiders, E-1 Tracers, SH-3 Sea Kings, among others.

Features:
overall dimensions scaled from official US Navy drawings, details adjusted to match photos
open navigating bridge, flag bridge and primary flight control station "prifly" windows with correct wiper motor detail for 1965-1971
open portholes for the signal shelter on the 09 level
open battle lookout ports, fore and aft, properly sized and positioned
highly detailed doors of 2 types fixed to the bulkheads in the open position, and one closed door
detailed and textured starboard side intake vents
accurately shaped decks, platforms, catwalks and splinter shields properly located
detailed starboard-side electronic countermeaures room and radar room with open doors sandwiched between bi-level platforms extending outward from funnel
accurately shaped and sized SPN-35 radar dome
lower portion of the swing-down mast fixed to the superstructure (does not move) with hinge detail at the base, with small locator dimple to aid in attaching your kit's mast
open funnel uptakes
diesel generator exhausts between funnel uptakes
 
Available separately:
USS Saratoga CVA-60 island 1970-1975
5"/54 cal. Mk.42 double-dome "Frog-eye" Mounts (turrets)
 
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