Notice: support removal is very difficult.  Therefore, this model is intended only for expert modelers with previous 3D-printed product experience.  Beginners and novices are unlikely to be able to remove supports without damaging the model.
 
Scale: 1/350

Recommended to help improve your Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Lexington CV-2 kit to better represent the ship as she appeared on May 8, 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
 
This model represents the island of celebrated aircraft carrier USS Lexington CV-2 as she appeared on the day of her sinking, 8 May 1942.  On this day, Lexington's aircraft, together with those of USS Yorktown CV-5, sank the Japanese aircraft carrier Shoho and the crippled the Japanese aircraft carrier Shokaku during the first carrier vs. carrier battle in history. 

Features:
overall dimensions taken from official US Navy Booklet of General Plans drawings
fittings and other details confirmed by careful study of photographs of the actual ship as it appeared in service and the wreck
proper deck shapes for Lexington (Saratoga's were shaped differently)
accurate Spotting Top with open windows and dropped director platform shutters just as they were on May 8, 1942
upper top Fire Control Station (the large uppermost platform on top the tripod) includes supporting structural framing with lightening holes, subtle locator disks for rangefinders (rangefinders not included) and splinter shielding of a slightly different shape than Saratoga's
doors of the correct type and configuration, mos in the open position
open portholes (airports) properly sized and located
ship's bell
open flag lockers
detailed interior barbette and associated bulkheads with open scuttles
heavy structural supports included

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