Description

This is a plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. aircraft carrier CV-3 Saratoga. It depicts her as she appeared in the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945. Length: 396mm, width: 55mm. The slim-line form originally intended as a battle cruiser is recreated in left and right side hull pieces. The flight deck is molded in a single piece, including details such as arresting wires, and the central guide rails used for moving seaplanes. The starboard side bulge gave the Saratoga an asymmetrical form which is faithfully captured by the model. Large starboard funnel and bridge to its fore are also realistically replicated. The model is packed with details, including recreations of the Mk.37 gun director, SK radar antenna and funnel-front SM radar, plus 40mm quadruple and 5-inch gun positions, and even lifeboats! Waterline plate is attached as an integrated part of the hull. Decals are provided to recreate lines and deck-top markings for a highly effective finish. Parts to recreate four each of Avenger fighter and Hellcat bomber aircraft with radar pods are also included.