Scale: 1/500

This model represents the bridge tower of celebrated aircraft carrier USS Lexington CV-2 as she appeared in the latter 1930s through 1940 during which she and her crew participated in extensive training activities laying the foundation for modern carrier warfare, and the dangerous first few months following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Features:
accurately dimensioned from US Navy Booklet of General Plans drawings
detail locations confirmed by careful study of photographs of the actual ship
proper asymmetrical deck shapes for Lexington (Saratoga's were shaped differently)
accurate splinter shield shapes with forward cutout (Saratoga's were shaped differently)
accurate fighting tops, including the aft top on the funnel, both with open windows
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 (not included) and splinter shielding of a slightly different shape than Saratoga's
open doors of teh correct configuration, properly located
open portholes (airports) properly sized and located
detailed interior barbette and associated bulkheads with open scuttles
heavy structural supports included
light structural supports, railings and ladders omitted, ready for your favorite photoetch
 
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