Note: this option helps modelers who want the aircraft handling deck but do not need the funnel.  A deck with funnel is available separately.
 
Includes the deck and funnel base deckhouse.  No funnel.
 
Scale: 1/350

Recommended to help build USS Portland CA-33 from:
Academy 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis CA-35
Iron Shipwrights 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 (1945)
Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 (1944)
Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 (1945)
Yankee Modelworks 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 (1945)
 
This Aircraft Handling Deck and Forward Funnel model helps convert your 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 model kit to one of the US Navy's most decorated warships, sistership USS Portland CA-33, as she appeared during crucial Pacific battles fought during the summer of 1942, Coral Sea and Midway.
 
This deck has been designed to be adapted to any 1/350 USS Indianapolis kit.  The deck has been intentionally designed slightly wider than scale permitting the modeler to gently trim/sand the deck sides to fit the modeler's plastic kit's hull (not included).  Depending on which plastic kit you own, some modification to this part and/or the kit's parts will be necessary for best fit.  Acrylic plastic is very brittle.  Care is advised during adjustment.

Features:
planked deck of the proper length, camber (arch) and shear (slope)
two aircraft catapult pedestal towers, correct for USS Portland
vent openings designed open, ready for PE or mesh screen inserted from inside
double deck hatch with scuttles, hinges and dogs details
lower tripod legs designed to meet and match the forward superstructure (available separately)
correct style, four-panel A/T doors in the closed position with chevron-shaped rain deflectors above
 
Click here for a 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis to USS Portland conversion tutorial.
 
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Model Monkey USS Portland CA-33 (1942) conversion parts:
1/350 USS Portland CA-33 Forward Superstructure, 1942
1/350 USS Portland CA-33 Forward Funnel and Aircraft Handling Deck, 1942
1/350 USS Portland CA-33 Aft Funnel and Upper Anti-Aircraft Deck, 1942
1/350 USS Portland CA-33 Lower Anti-Aircraft Deck, 1942
1/350 USS Portland CA-33 Aft Superstructure, 1942
1/350 USS Portland CA-33 Aft Oerlikon Gun Tubs, 1942
1/350 8"/55 cal. triple-gun Turrets