Tamiya 31804 Indianapolis U.S. Heavy Cruiser CA-35 1:700 Scale Water Line Series

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1/700 Water Line Series U.S. Heavy Cruiser CA-35 Indianapolis Item No: 31804 Pictures show fully painted and assembled model.

About the Indianapolis The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. On the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in most of the major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. During the two-month period of repairs, her equipment was renewed and much improved with the latest radar, electronic gun sights and new Curtiss Seahawks. After the repairs, she loaded secret cargo and personnel at San Francisco, and sailed for Tinian Island on July 16, where a B29 bomber base was located, and arrived there to unload the cargo and personnel on July 26. Then four days later, on July 30, she sunk after taking two torpedo hits from the submarine I-58.

About the Model ★This is a plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis. ★1/700 scale, 266mm in overall length, 29mm in overall width ★Precisely replicates the anti-aircraft armaments and equipment improved in July 1945. ★Realistically recreated hull consists of right and left halves. ★Anchor chain and nonslip treatments on deck are well expressed by precise mold carving technique. ★Bridges, funnels, masts and radar also show intricate details. The kit comes with many impressive armaments such as 8in/55 caliber batteries on turret, 5in/25 caliber dual purpose guns and 20mm/40mm anti-aircraft guns. ★Turrets can be rotated owing to poli caps installed underneath. 2 airplanes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) included.


The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, had created a most impressive history until she was sunk by the submarine I-58 toward the end of WWII. Model precisely replicates the anti-aircraft armaments and equipment improved in July 1945	The front deck shows anchor chain and nonslip treatments which are well expressed by precise mold carving technique.	Painstakingly reproduced turret with 8in/55 caliber batteries, bridges, funnels, etc. The hull is composed of right and left halves.

		2 airplanes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) add a realistic flavor to the model. Hangar and crane are also precisely replicated The area around hangar is heavily armed with 5in/25 caliber dual purpose guns, 40mm anti-aircraft guns, search lights, etc. Such details cater to demands of modeling enthusiasts

SKU	31804-000
Barcode #	4950344999477
Brand	Tamiya
Shipping Weight	0.6000kg
Shipping Width	0.150m
Shipping Height	0.080m
Shipping Length	0.400m
Shipping Cubic	0.004800000m3