Trumpeter 05746 USS San Francisco CA-38 1:700 heavy cruiser plastic model kit  [TP05746]

Trumpeter 05746 USS San Francisco CA-38 (1942) 1:700 Cruiser Kit Overview

This 1:700 scale plastic model kit recreates the USS San Francisco CA-38 as she appeared in 1942, with options for either a full-hull display or a waterline presentation and a focus on high parts fidelity and rigging potential.

The ship is a New Orleans-class heavy cruiser that served with the US Navy in the Pacific War. New Orleans-class cruisers were built under treaty limitations and saw their wartime displacement grow as radar, electronics, and additional anti-aircraft weaponry were fitted. Ships of the class took part in multiple Pacific operations and accumulated notable combat service during World War II.

Kit assembly is based on multiple sprues and separate hull components that allow selection between full-hull and waterline formats. The kit contains a substantial parts count suitable for builders who plan fine assembly and optional rigging. Decals are supplied for the 1942 Measure 21 camouflage pattern. Photo-etched parts are not listed as included in the supplied information.

Assembly tips: expect numerous small components and fine detail; careful sprue cleanup, exact alignment of hull halves, and precise placement of masts and superstructure parts will yield the best fit and appearance. Paint references for Measure 21 and aftermarket detail sets will help achieve a historically accurate finish. The finished kit works well as a single display subject or combined with other 1:700 vessels for fleet presentations.

A finely detailed 1:700 cruiser kit intended for modelers and collectors who value scale accuracy and authentic wartime appearance; ideal for display alone or as part of a larger fleet diorama.