Academy 14229 - 1/700 USS Yorktown CV-5 80th Anniversary Battle of Midway Model Kit - Naval Display Edition  [AC-14229]

Academy 14229 - 1/700 USS Yorktown CV-5 The Battle of Midway 80th anniversary
Price:
CAD$33.23
Brand:
Academy
Model:
AC-14229
Condition:
Brand New
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Academy 1/700 USS Yorktown CV-5: Midway Anniversary Replica

The Academy 1/700 USS Yorktown CV-5 kit presents a faithful miniature of a pivotal World War II aircraft carrier. Created to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, this plastic model captures the carrier's silhouette and key deck features for accurate historical display.

Role at Midway and Display Appeal

The USS Yorktown CV-5 was central to early Pacific naval actions, especially at Midway in 1942. This kit recreates the ship's profile and layout, making it a standout piece for collections focused on naval engagements and wartime fleet formations.

Build Quality and Assembly Notes

Suitable for hobbyists with some kit experience, the Academy 1/700 USS Yorktown CV-5 kit includes finely cast components that reward careful assembly. Parts require trimming and gluing, and attention to painting will reveal the ship's structural details and flight deck arrangement.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/700
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Requires glue
  • Paint: Not included, recommended for enhanced realism
This kit is aimed at intermediate builders; it has small parts and moderate assembly steps that reward some prior modelling experience.
The kit includes deck markings and basic decals representative of the period. For museum-level accuracy consider aftermarket decal sets for extra detail.
You will need plastic cement, hobby knives, sandpaper, and paints. Fine brushes and magnification help when detailing small areas like the island and deck fittings.

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