Notice: this model has been updated to include more detail and integrated exterior doors (no photo-etch doors needed).  Photos and renderings in the carousel show the older, less detailed design.  If you order this model, you will receive the updated, more detailed model.
 
Scale: 1/350

Recommended to help convert your Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Lexington CV-2 kit of USS Saratoga CV-3 kit to Saratoga's 1943 appearance.

This model represents the bridge tower of celebrated aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CV-3 as she appeared from November, 1942 through 1943, during the invasion of Bouganville, attacks on the Japanese base at Rabaul, and the Gilbert and Marshall Islands Campaign.

The major difference between this version and the earlier 1942 version are:
portholes have replaced windows on the Pilot House
correct venturi (wind deflector) for 1943
 
Features:
accurately dimensioned from US Navy Booklet of General Plans drawings
detail locations confirmed by careful study of photographs of the actual ship
bulkhead and Mk. 37 Director stand details properly sized and located
proper venturi for 1943
open doors
portholes (airports) properly sized and located
detailed interior barbette and associated bulkheads with open scuttles
raised 2-1/2 meter rangefinder tub
 
During this time, the Saratoga Air Group was equipped with:
November 1942 - early July 1943:
Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6): Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
Bombing Squadron 3 (VB-3): Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless
Torpedo Squadron 3 (VT-3): Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
 
late July to August 1943 :
Fighting Squadron 3 (VF-3): Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
Bombing Squadron 3 (VB-3): Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless
Torpedo Squadron 3 (VT-3): Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
 
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