Capture a WWII workhorse with the USS Sangamon, a detailed 1/350 scale Trumpeter replica of the CVE-26 escort carrier with included photo-etch

Key Features

1/350 Scale USS Sangamon CVE-26 Model Kit
A unique WWII U.S. Navy escort carrier converted from an oil tanker
The hull is split, allowing for a full hull or waterline build option
Includes photo-etched parts and a detailed air wing
An enjoyable project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The Sangamon-class escort carriers were a unique and vital asset for the U.S. Navy in WWII, ingeniously converted from oil tanker hulls in 1942. The USS Sangamon (CVE-26) herself had a distinguished career, participating in the Allied landings in North Africa and Normandy before transferring to the Pacific. There, she fought in major actions including the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

This 1/350 scale kit from Trumpeter is a detailed replica of this hard-working escort carrier. The model contains over 390 parts and features a split hull design, allowing it to be built as either a full hull or a waterline model. The kit includes a finely rendered wood deck pattern, a photo-etched fret for fine details, a full complement of aircraft, and a display stand.

Features

The kit contains over 390 parts for a detailed build
A split hull design allows for a choice between a full hull or waterline display model
The flight deck features a finely rendered wood deck pattern
A photo-etched fret is included for railings and other fine details
A full complement of WWII U.S. Navy aircraft is included to populate the flight deck
A display stand is included for the full hull version
The island superstructure and anti-aircraft armament are rendered in fine detail
Genuine Trumpeter Product

Specifications

Scale: 1/350
Length: 478.3mm (18.83")
Width: 95.8mm (3.77")
Height: N/A
Pieces: 390+
Decal Schemes: N/A
Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

1x Model Kit
1x Photo-Etched Fret
1x Set of Aircraft
1x Decal Sheet
1x Display Stand
1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

Plastic Safe Paint
Modelling Glue
1x Tweezers
1x Scissors
1x Modelling Knives
1x Modelling Files