Note: this model has been update to include a funnel cap grille. Photos in the carousel show the older design without the grille.  If you order this model, you will receive the updated design with the funnel cap grille.

Scale: 1/500

Recommended to help build the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington CVT-16 from:
Advent 1/500 scale USS Ticonderoga CVA-14
Atlantis 1/500 scale USS Ticonderoga CVA-14
Frog  1/500 scale USS Shangri-La CVA-38
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Lexington CVA-16
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Shangri-La CVA-38
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Ticonderoga CVA-14
and more!
 
This multi-part kit represents the modernized SCB-125 island of Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington CVT-16, the "Blue Ghost" as it appeared circa 1980-1991.  It is intended as a more accurate, direct replacement for the kit parts found in the Renwal model kit.  The Renwal kit's hull is more representative of Lexington than her sisters.  This island helps complete the conversion to Lexington.  With minor modifications, it can be adapted for other Vietnam-era angle-deck Essex-class carriers.  It is not suitable for USS Yorktown CVS-10 or USS Randolph CVS-15 because those ships' islands had different bridge window configurations.  Check your references to confirm details for those ships.

Note: this 1/500 scale model is too large for the Revell 1/530 scale model kits and will not fit them properly. A properly scaled Lexington island model for Revell is available separately.

Some adjustment of the plastic kit's parts may be needed for best fit.

Features:
open bridge and PriFly windows with delicate framing
properly shaped decks and deck features
wiper motor details on the navigating bridge
deck supporting structure details accurately positioned as confirmed by photos of the real ship
delicate exterior piping detail for Lexington
porthole rigols ("eyebrows")
correct style A/T doors 
door overhead rain deflectors
correct number and position of PriFly splinter shield ribs
properly slanted and positioned antenna base outriggers
open funnel cap with funnel cap grille
 
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