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Scale: 1/350

Recommended to help build the Essex class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11 as she appeared from April, 1943 through February, 1944 from:

  • Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Essex CV-9
  • Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Yorktown CV-10
  • Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Franklin CV-13

 

This model represents the as-built island of the Essex class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11, the "short bridge" configuration, as it appeared circa April, 1943 through February, 1944.  Essex class aircraft carrier islands during this time carried three Bofors tubs, two forward and one aft.   The island was in this configuration during raids on Kwajalein Atoll.

This design captures features specific to USS Intrepid and differs from other 3D-printed Essex class carrier islands available separately.


Features:

  • fully assembled
  • scaled dimensions match official US Navy Booklet of General Plans drawings for USS Antietam CV-36, as well as scaled drawings by John Roberts appearing in "Anatomy of the Ship: The Aircraft Carrier Intrepid", with details adjusted to match 1943-1944  photos of USS Intrepid CV-11
  • unusual tall pilot house, unique to Intrepid at this time, and Bofors and sky lookout platforms above and to the rear of it
  • accurately shaped, detailed and positioned doors of three different types with chevron-shaped rain deflector detail (most doors are positioned open)
  • accurately sized and positioned open portholes with rigol ("eyebrow") details
  • accurately shaped decks and catwalks
  • deck supporting structure details accurately positioned as confirmed by photos of the real ships
  • open battle lookouts
  • subtly curved funnel caps
  • open uptakes completely through the island, with correct bend in rear uptake
  • open flag lockers
  • accurate exterior cabling detail
  • Bofors tubs spent shell casing chutes
  • formation lights on searchlight platform splinter shield
  • funnel access scuttle
  • exterior steam pipes for ship's whistles
  • starboard-side incinerator pipe
  • venturi (wind deflector) on air defense deck splinter shield
  • subtle, raised locator discs on decks and platforms to aid on the placement of 40mm Bofors mounts, 20mm Oerlikon guns and searchlights (Bofors, Oerlikons and searchlights are not included)
  • integrated tripod mast with ship's bell

 

This model is scaled to represent the features of the actual ship based on the best, authoritative references available.  It is NOT a 3D-printed copy of any metal, plastic or resin kit's parts therefore it may be sized and shaped differently than the parts in your plastic or resin kit.  Some adjustment to your kit's parts or other aftermarket sets such as photo etch or wood decks may be needed for best fit.
 

© Model Monkey LLC. This 3D-printed product may not be copied or recast.

1/350 USS Intrepid CV-11 Island, April 1943 - February 1944

SKU: 350-CV11 island 1943-Feb 1944
$65.00Price
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