Scale: 1/600

This model represents the bridge tower 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
accurately dimensioned from US Navy Booklet of General Plans drawings
detail locations confirmed by careful study of photographs of the actual ship
signal deck extended aft for 1944-1945
bulkhead and Mk. 37 Director stand details properly sized and located
two venturis for 1944-45, one on the Flag Bridge and another on the Navigating Bridge
exterior starboard side cable trunk for 1944-45
open A/T doors, ready for your favorite photoetch, including an additional portside door and walkway for 1944-45
portholes (airports) properly sized and located
detailed interior barbette and associated bulkheads with open scuttles
raised 2-1/2 meter rangefinder tub
 
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