USS Alaska CB-1

Description

Description: The USS Alaska CB-1 86513 model provides a detailed representation of the Alaska-class battlecruiser belonging to the United States Navy. With authentic features and meticulous attention to detail, this model allows naval enthusiasts to relive the history of USS Alaska, the first of its class.

Historical Background: The USS Alaska, the first ship of the Alaska-class battlecruisers in the US Navy, was commissioned on June 17, 1944. Measuring a total length of 246.43 meters, with a displacement of 34,253 tons and a power of 150,000 horsepower, it could reach a maximum speed of 32 knots. At a speed of 15 knots, its range was 12,000 nautical miles. After the end of World War II, USS Alaska joined the Seventh Fleet and was decommissioned from active duty on February 17, 1947, ultimately being scrapped in the late 1950s.

Specifications:

• Item No: 86513
• Item Name: USS Alaska CB-1
• Trademark: HBS
• Bar Code: 6939319265135
• Scale: 1:350
• Item Type: Plastic Model Warship Kit
• Model Dimension: Length - 704 mm, Width - 80.4 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 1150+
• Total Sprues: 17 sprues, hull, decks, and stand
• Metal Parts: anchor chain
• Photo Etched Parts: 4 pieces
• Released Date: March 2017

Features: The kit includes over 1150 parts, with the hull made from multi-directional slide molds for a realistic finish. The wood pattern of the deck is finely rendered, and the kit contains 2 SC-1 planes. It also comes with a display stand and an engraved name plate. Photo-etched parts are included for added detailing.

Note: Glue and paint are not included in the kit.