Scale: 1/350

Recommended to help build the Essex class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11 as she appeared from April, 1943 through February, 1944 from:
Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Essex CV-9
Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Yorktown CV-10
Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Franklin CV-13
 
This model represents the as-built island of the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11, the "short bridge" configuration, as it appeared circa April, 1943 through February, 1944.  Essex-class aircraft carrier islands during this time carried three Bofors tubs, two forward and one aft.   The island was in this configuration during raids on Kwajalein Atoll.

This design captures features specific to USS Intrepid and differs from other 3D-printed Essex-class carrier islands available separately.

Features:
fully assembled
scaled dimensions match official US Navy Booklet of General Plans drawings for USS Antietam CV-36, as well as scaled drawings by John Roberts appearing in "Anatomy of the Ship: The Aircraft Carrier Intrepid", with details adjusted to match 1943-1944  photos of USS Intrepid CV-11
unusual tall pilot house, unique to Intrepid at this time, and Bofors and sky lookout platforms above and to the rear of it
accurately shaped, detailed and positioned doors of three different types with chevron-shaped rain deflector detail (most doors are positioned open)
accurately sized and positioned open portholes with rigol ("eyebrow") details
accurately shaped decks and catwalks
deck supporting structure details accurately positioned as confirmed by photos of the real ships
open battle lookouts
subtly curved funnel caps
open uptakes completely through the island, with correct bend in rear uptake
open flag lockers
accurate exterior cabling detail
Bofors tubs spent shell casing chutes
formation lights on searchlight platform splinter shield
funnel access scuttle
exterior steam pipes for ship's whistles
starboard-side incinerator pipe
venturi (wind deflector) on air defense deck splinter shield
subtle, raised locator discs on decks and platforms to aid on the placement of 40mm Bofors mounts, 20mm Oerlikon guns and searchlights (Bofors, Oerlikons and searchlights are not included)
integrated tripod mast with ship's bell
 
This model is scaled to represent the features of the actual ship based on the best, authoritative references available.  It is NOT a 3D-printed copy of any metal, plastic or resin kit's parts therefore it may be sized and shaped differently than the parts in your plastic or resin kit.  Some adjustment to your kit's parts or other aftermarket sets such as photo etch or wood decks may be needed for best fit.
 
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