Trumpeter 05743 USS Astoria CA-34 1:700 Cruiser Plastic Model Kit  [TP05743]

Trumpeter 1:700 USS Astoria CA-34 (1942) Cruiser Kit Overview

This kit is a 1:700 scale plastic model representing the USS Astoria CA-34 as configured in 1942, presented as a compact, display-friendly cruiser subject for scale model builders.

The prototype is a New Orleans-class heavy cruiser, one of seven sister ships produced in the interwar treaty era. Wartime modifications increased displacement as radar, electronics, and extra anti-aircraft weapons were fitted. Ships of the class saw extensive service in the Pacific and accumulated numerous battle stars during engagements with Japanese forces.

As a model, the kit records specific hull measurements and a moderate parts count suitable for detailed assembly at small scale. The listing provides assembled hull length, beam, and overall height, and components are separated across multiple sprues for staged sub-assembly. Decals are supplied for US Navy identification. Builders should allow time for fine painting and rigging to reproduce an authentic mid-war appearance.

A compact 1:700 representation of a mid-war heavy cruiser, well suited to builders and collectors who focus on small-scale naval displays and historically informed detailing.