Scale: 1/530
 
Recommended to help build a late 1950s USS Yorktown CV-10 model from:
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Shangri-La CVA-38
Renwal 1/500 scale USS Ticonderoga CVA-14

This model represents the modernized SCB-125 island of Essex class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown CVS-10 as it appeared circa 1956-1960 immediately after her conversion to an angled flight deck carrier.  It is intended as a more accurate, direct replacement for the kit parts found in any classic Renwal Essex class carrier model.  USS Yorktown is preserved as a museum ship at Patriots Point, South Carolina, near Charleston. During 1956, she was embarked with Air Task Group 4.  During 1957, Carrier Air Group 19 (CVW-19) was embarked aboard ship.  From 1958-1960, she carried various anti-submarine warfare squadrons.

This 1/530 scale design is too large for the 1/530 scale Revell Essex class carrier model kits and will not fit them properly.  A island precisely scaled to fit Revell kits is available separately.

Features:
open bridge and PriFly windows with delicate framing
decks properly offset to port - plastic kit's decks should NOT be centered on the island
properly positioned deck features
accurately shaped decks, catwalks and splinter shields for Yorktown
deck supporting structure details accurately positioned as confirmed by photos of the real ship
delicate exterior piping detail correct for Yorktown
porthole rigols ("eyebrows")
correct style A/T doors for Yorktown, most in the open position
door overhead rain deflectors
correct number and position of PriFly splinter shield ribs
open funnel cap (grille not included), ready for your favorite photoetch set
 
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