Tamiya 25179 CV-3 Saratoga 1/700 Scale Collector Ship Kit [25179]

Tamiya 25179 - 1/700 USN Aircraft Carrier CV-3 Saratoga w/Detail Up Parts Set for Pontos Model

Price:

CAD$149.72

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

25179

GTIN:

0695633425179

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Accurate 1/700 Scale USS Saratoga CV-3 Reproduction

For naval modellers and history collectors, the Tamiya 25179 kit recreates the USS Saratoga CV-3 in 1/700 scale with finely tuned parts. The package is augmented by Pontos Model photo-etched components that raise the level of realism on the finished build.

Service History and Scale Accuracy

The USS Saratoga served prominently in the Pacific and saw action in major operations. This kit reflects the ship's wartime profile, including the starboard hull bulge evident during the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945.

Pontos Model Photo-Etch Upgrade Set

This limited release comes with four photo-etched sheets to reproduce anti-aircraft fittings, bridge details, and railings. Brass parts such as the 5-inch gun barrels and mast are supplied, plus a pre-colored deck plate and dry-transfer decals for authentic markings.

Scale: 1/700
Length: 396mm
Photo-etch parts: Included
Decals: Included
Construction type: Assembly kit

What is included in the Pontos detail set?

The Pontos detail-up provides multiple photo-etched sheets plus brass fittings such as gun barrels and a mast to enhance small-scale accuracy.

Are aircraft models part of the kit?

Yes, the kit includes scale Hellcat and Avenger aircraft that match the ship's air group for the selected wartime period.