Scale: 1/600
 
This model represents the shortened funnel of celebrated aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CV-3 as she appeared from August, 1944 through the end of the war, including night operations and the Battle of Iwo Jima where she was struck by five kamikazes and survived.
 
Features:
fully assembled
overall dimensions and shapes drawn from official US Navy Booklet of General Plans dated August, 1944, with minor adjustments to details to match photos of the actual ship
proper elliptical shape, 01 level is wider aft
correct compound curvature of the funnel cap roof (plastic kit manufacturers often get this shape wrong)
funnel cap access hatches, properly sized and located
open drying room vents just under the funnel cap
access hatches for the fresh water tank (behind the Bofors tub under the director tub), properly sized and located
open smoke pipes all the way through - properly sized, compartmented, sloped and positioned
accurately shaped splinter shielding
detailed, internal, twin 5"/38 Mount #7 barbette with open scuttles and properly positioned bulkheads, which will be visible through:
open A/T doors, properly sized and positioned, ready for your favorite PE
heavy structural deck supports, with open lightening holes
 
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