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Tamiya US Navy Ca-35 Indianapolis
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-31804
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The Tamiya US Navy CA-35 Indianapolis (part number HC-31804) is a 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit that captures the famed heavy cruiser in her July 1945 configuration. Measuring approximately 266 mm in length and 29 mm in width, this kit combines crisp moulding with refined details for an authentic display build.
Commissioned in 1932, USS Indianapolis served as flagship for key Pacific operations, taking part in many major Central Pacific campaigns. After damage in March 1945, she received upgraded radar, electronic gun sights and new Curtiss Seahawks. In July 1945 she delivered secret cargo to Tinian and, four days later, was lost after torpedo hits from submarine I-58. The ship earned ten battle stars for her distinguished service.
Model Specifications
- Plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser Indianapolis.
- 1/700 scale; approx. 266 mm long and 29 mm wide.
- Precisely replicates anti-aircraft armament and equipment as improved in July 1945.
- Hull formed from right and left halves with sharply carved detail.
- Anchor chain and non-slip deck textures rendered via precise moulding.
- Bridges, funnels, masts and radar feature intricate detailing.
- Armament includes 8in/55 calibre main batteries in turrets, 5in/25 dual-purpose guns, plus 20 mm and 40 mm anti-aircraft guns.
- Main turrets rotate using poly caps installed underneath.
- Includes two Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk aircraft.
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History about Indianapolis The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. On the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in most of the major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. For the 2 months period of repairs, her equipment was renewed and much improved with the latest radar, electronic gun sights and new Curtiss Seahawks. After the repairs, she loaded secret cargo and personnel at San Francisco, and sailed for Tinian Island on July 16 , where a B29 bomber base was located, , and arrived there to unload the cargo and personnel on July 26. Then 4 days later, on July 30, she sunk taking 2 torpedo hits from the submarine I-58.
She served with honor from Pearl Harbor through the last campaign of World War II, sinking in action two weeks before the end of the war, and earned ten battle stars.
Model Specifications
- This is a plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis.
- 1/700 scale, 266mm in overall length, 29mm in overall width.
- Precisely replicates the anti-aircraft armaments and equipment improved in July 1945.
- Realistically recreated hull consists of right and left halves.
- Anchor chain and nonslip treatments on deck are well expressed by precise mold carving technique.
- Bridges, funnels, masts and radar also show intricate details. Kit comes with many impressive armaments such as 8in/55 caliber batteries on turret, 5in/25 caliber dual purpose guns and 20mm/40mm anti-aircraft guns.
- Turrets can be rotated owing to poli caps installed underneath. 2 airplanes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) included.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-31804
- Barcode: 4950344999477
- Scale: 1:700
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