Scale: 1/500

Recommended for:
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Shangri-La CVA-38
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Ticonderoga CVA-14
 
This multi-part kit represents the modernized SCB-125 island of Essex class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CVS-11 as it appeared about 1966-1967 during combat operations off Vietnam. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 10, tailcode AK, was embarked aboard the ship during those years.
 
This model is intended as a more accurate, direct replacement for the kit parts found in any classic Renwal Essex class carrier model. With minor modifications, it can be adapted for other Vietnam-era angle-deck Essex class carriers. It is not suitable for USS Yorktown CVS-10, USS Hornet CVS-12 or USS Randolph CVS-15 because those ships' islands had different bridge window configurations.
 
This 1/500 scale design is too large for the 1/530 scale Revell model kits and will not fit them properly.  Properly scaled designs for Revell are available separately.

Features:
open bridge and PriFly windows with delicate framing
decks properly offset to port
properly positioned deck features
wiper motor details on the navigating bridge
deck supporting structure details accurately positioned as confirmed by photos of the real ship
delicate exterior piping detail correct for Intrepid
porthole rigols ("eyebrows")
correct style A/T doors for Intrepid
door overhead rain deflectors
correct number and position of PriFly splinter shield ribs
properly slanted and positioned antenna base outriggers
open funnel cap (grille not included), ready for your favorite photoetch set
 
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