{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-350-uss-cve-26-sangamon-scaled-plastic-model-kit","title":"Trumpeter 1\/350 USS CVE-26 Sangamon Scaled Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapture a WWII workhorse with the USS Sangamon, a detailed 1\/350 scale Trumpeter replica of the CVE-26 escort carrier with included photo-etch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/350 Scale USS Sangamon CVE-26 Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique WWII U.S. Navy escort carrier converted from an oil tanker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hull is split, allowing for a full hull or waterline build option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes photo-etched parts and a detailed air wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable project for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains over 390 parts for a detailed build\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA split hull design allows for a choice between a full hull or waterline display model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flight deck features a finely rendered wood deck pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA photo-etched fret is included for railings and other fine details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full complement of WWII U.S. Navy aircraft is included to populate the flight deck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA display stand is included for the full hull version\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe island superstructure and anti-aircraft armament are rendered in fine detail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Trumpeter Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/350\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 478.3mm (18.83\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 95.8mm (3.77\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: 390+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Photo-Etched Fret\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Set of Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Display Stand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TRUMPETER","offers":[{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426928668873,"sku":"10033054","price":148.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/5c7747aaa40649ea8f5de178ad611f1c.webp?v=1764901587","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/trumpeter-1-350-uss-cve-26-sangamon-scaled-plastic-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}