1/350 Flyhawk Model Ships

USS Cowpens CG-63 Ticonderoga-Class Guided Missile Cruiser

Flyhawk Models provides definitive 1/350 scale kits of the USS Cowpens CG-63, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser representing the backbone of US Navy air defense and surface warfare capability. The USS Cowpens CG-63 1998 Ticonderoga Standard edition offers a comprehensive kit with precision-molded hull and superstructure parts, detailed weapons systems including twin Mk 26 missile launchers or VLS cells depending on configuration, SPY-1 Aegis phased array radar panels, comprehensive electronics and sensor fit, detailed bridge and superstructure details, and extensive decal sheets covering hull numbers and deck markings. The USS Cowpens CG-63 1998 Ticonderoga Deluxe edition enhances the standard kit with extensive photo-etched brass railings, platforms, and details, additional weapons and equipment options, enhanced decal sheets with more marking options, and premium packaging with comprehensive instructions. These kits capture the distinctive features of the Ticonderoga-class including the tall superstructure with SPY-1 radar arrays, forward and aft weapons systems, helicopter hangar and flight deck, and comprehensive sensor and communications equipment that make these cruisers essential components of carrier battle groups. The 1998 configuration represents the ship during a significant period of US Navy operations. These modern cruiser kits integrate perfectly with Trumpeter, Tamiya, and Hasegawa US Navy ship collections.

Ticonderoga-Class Cruiser Details and Features

The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers represent the US Navy's first Aegis-equipped surface combatants, providing advanced air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare capabilities. Flyhawk's kits capture the complex systems and equipment that make these ships among the most capable surface combatants ever built. The SPY-1 phased array radar system features four large radar panels positioned on the superstructure faces, providing 360-degree coverage for air defense operations. The weapons systems include vertical launch system cells for Standard missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and ASROC anti-submarine rockets, plus Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedo tubes, and close-in weapons systems for point defense. The superstructure details include bridge windows, communications antennas, electronic warfare equipment, and navigation systems. The helicopter facilities feature a hangar for two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters and a flight deck with landing aids. The deluxe edition's photo-etched parts replace plastic railings with superior brass details, add dimensional accuracy to platforms and walkways, enhance radar and antenna details, and provide additional small equipment and fittings. These comprehensive kits complement Veryfire, Zvezda, Pitroad, and Takom modern warship collections.

Flyhawk Chinese Excellence and Modern Naval Focus

Flyhawk Models has established itself as a specialist manufacturer of modern warship models and photo-etched accessories, consistently delivering products with exceptional engineering, superior detail, and focus on contemporary naval subjects. Their 1/350 ship kits feature precision-molded hull sections with accurate waterlines and hull forms, detailed superstructure components with fine panel lines and equipment details, comprehensive weapons systems with accurate dimensions and configurations, extensive photo-etched brass parts on deluxe editions, clear parts for windows and sensor domes, detailed instructions with assembly diagrams and painting guides, and authentic markings for specific ships and time periods. The company's focus on modern US Navy subjects provides definitive kits of contemporary warships with accuracy and detail that satisfies demanding ship modelers. Flyhawk also produces 1/700 ships, 1/350 ship accessories, and 1/700 ship accessories. The kits integrate seamlessly with accessories from Fujimi, Eduard, Artwox, Pontos, and Trumpeter. For detailed assembly instructions, painting guides, weapons system diagrams, and historical information, visit the official Flyhawk Models website to explore their complete catalog and modeling resources that support accurate and detailed 1/350 scale modern warship modeling projects.