Tamiya US Enterprise Aircraft Carrier - Cl007 - 78007 1/350

Tamiya US Enterprise Aircraft Carrier - Cl007 - 78007 1/350 Scale

Build the legendary "Big E" with the Tamiya 78007 1/350 US Enterprise Aircraft Carrier high-fidelity plastic assembly kit! This massive model depicts the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, CVN-65, as it appeared following its 1982 refit. A flagship piece in the Tamiya 1/350 Scale Warship Series, this kit delivers exceptional engineering and an extraordinary level of detail throughout.

Historical Background

Commissioned in 1961, the USS Enterprise was nicknamed the "Big E" and was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This assembly kit depicts the ship as she appeared after she completed her refit in 1982. The kit features excellent engineering and a high level of detail throughout, with approximately one hundred parts used to recreate the bridge alone.

Key Features

• Exceptional Detail: Approximately 100 parts dedicated to recreating the bridge structure alone, demonstrating the kit's extraordinary attention to detail
• Detailed Flight Deck: Large flight deck includes landing signal lights, angled deck centerline, and landing area runway markings
• Moving Parts: Side and ammunition elevators can be positioned up or down for dynamic display options
• Functional Details: Nylon line included for functional-looking elevator wires
• Complete Air Wing: 40 aircraft included (eight each of five different models, including F-18A Hornet, F-14A Tomcat, and A-6E Intruder)
• Aircraft Options: Aircraft feature optional folding wings and landing gear for realistic display
• Deck Equipment: Includes unassembled mobile crane and tow tractors to populate the flight deck for a busy, operational appearance
• Quality Materials: Molded in gray, light gray, and dark gray plastic; includes metal parts for structural reinforcement
• Display Stand: Comes with a stand to enable a gorgeous display

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/350
• Series: Tamiya Warship Series
• Assembled Length: Approximately 1005mm (39.56 inches)
• Assembled Width: Approximately 267mm (10.5 inches)
• Assembled Height: Approximately 203mm (8 inches)
• Skill Level: Advanced
• Assembly Required: Yes (glue and paint required for completion)

What's Included

• Complete aircraft carrier hull and superstructure parts
• Approximately 100 bridge structure parts
• Detailed flight deck with markings
• Movable side and ammunition elevators
• 40 aircraft (8 each of 5 types: F-18A Hornet, F-14A Tomcat, A-6E Intruder, and others)
• Aircraft with optional folding wings and landing gear
• Mobile crane and tow tractors
• Metal reinforcement parts
• Nylon line for elevator wires
• Display stand
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Aircraft Types Included

• F-18A Hornet
• F-14A Tomcat
• A-6E Intruder
• Additional carrier aircraft types (8 of each type)

About USS Enterprise CVN-65

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was a revolutionary vessel that served the United States Navy for over 50 years. As the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, she set the standard for modern carrier design and operations. The 1982 refit depicted in this kit modernized the ship's systems and capabilities, allowing her to continue serving as a cornerstone of American naval power projection.

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• 1/350 Scale Ship Models
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• Model Paints and Finishing Supplies
• Model Building Tools
• Photo-Etch Detail Sets

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