{"product_id":"dragon-models-1024-1-350-u-s-s-independence-cvl-22-smartkit-model-ship-kit","title":"Dragon Models 1024 1\/350 U.S.S. Independence CVL-22 (SmartKit) Model Ship Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 1024 1\/350 U.S.S. Independence CVL-22 (SmartKit)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioned on January 14 1943, the USS Independence (CVL-22) actually began life as a light cruiser before being converted into a light aircraft carrier during its construction. USS Independence was the first of a new class of such converted carriers, and its first combat operations in WWII took place in a raid against Marcus and Wake Islands in the Pacific. Later in 1943, the carrier took part in campaigns against the Gilbert Islands and Tarawa, during which it was hit by a Japanese air-launched torpedo. The 14,751-ton combat-loaded carrier was a pioneer in night operations, and it proceeded to fight in the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, USS Independence was used as a target for Bikini Atoll atomic bomb tests in 1946, before the radioactive hull was eventually sunk near the San Francisco coast. This important carrier is the latest 1\/350 ship kit from Dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing in the wake of the groundbreaking 1\/350 scale Scharnhorst kit from Dragon, this latest ship model maintains the highest standards. What the Scharnhorst did for the level of German ship models, the Independence has done for American models! The impressively large kit makes widespread use of slide-mold technology, including a large one-piece hull. Instead of using old methods of separate parts, the Independence boasts a one-piece hull with undercuts and no gaps to fill. Modelers also have the choice of building their carrier with a full hull or with a waterline version. The focus of a carrier is its busy flight deck, and Dragon’s flight deck is indeed busy. The box contains no less than 18 true-to-scale fighters to line up, as well as eight auxiliary vehicles and 18 realistic-looking figures. The flight deck itself is one piece, allowing suitable texture to be rendered and full inclusion of deck-edge detail. For all those finer details, several photo-etched metal frets are included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelers will not need to seek out extra details or replace parts to build an authentic representation. The list of accessories included with the model is extensive: there are six realistic vehicles (two 1\/4-ton 4x4 trucks and four tractor tugs), 18 authentically posed figures (eight ground crewmen and ten aviators), a full set of photo-etched metal parts, and 18 aircraft (in three different aircraft types). The slide-mold technology enables a one-piece hull and flight deck with delicate details for such a size of aircraft carrier (model length 542mm) and user-friendly construction through the reduction of large assemblies. The modeler will have a mighty impressive display when Dragon’s generous array of accessories is displayed upon it!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly one-stop solution for a famous and important aircraft carrier that you won’t want to miss!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: 6 SBD in transparent plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 newly tooled 1\/350 scale aviators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 newly tooled 1\/350 scale ground crewmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate bridge is newly produced w\/finest details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed crane is newly produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely detailed and newly designed quadruple 40mm Mk4 mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece slide-molded upper hull w\/undercut details realistically presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded upper and lower hull accurately produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicated bilge keels w\/sonar dome are represented on lower hull by slide-mold technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterline or full-hull version can be assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 delicated 1\/4 ton 4 x 4 trucks are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen mount 5-inch gun realistically produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 delicated tractor tugs included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 TBF and 6 F6F are conveniently constructed in transparent plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWings of TBF and F6F can be folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy of SBD can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHangar bay walls w\/great detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHangar interior w\/fine frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight deck elevators can be posed in either raised or lowered positionDelicate funnel w\/great details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched railings below island are authentically produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear of CVL-22 w\/finest details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-thin shield wall reproduced for accurate 1\/350 scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-to-scale ultra-thin propellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudder can be easily assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinest pattern on flight deck of CVL-22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinest tread patterns on CVL-22 flight deck elevators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately shaped flight deck side w\/slide-mold technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate tower structure is accurately produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadars on tower structure w\/delicate details are realistically produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadars on flight deck side are truly reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed island is finely produced via slide-mold technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded crane boom w\/details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded radar array reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate paravane is realistically produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular liferafts look authentic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate whaleboat w\/fine details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched safely net is produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional antenna on deck side can be folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin 40mm Mk4 guns reproduced w\/delicate detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely represented Mk51 gun director\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered for modeling enjoyment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts with enhanced detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnprecedented value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51602681594069,"sku":"DML1024","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/DragonModels10241_350U.S.S.IndependenceCVL-22_SmartKit_ModelShipKit-6.jpg?v=1761851212","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-1024-1-350-u-s-s-independence-cvl-22-smartkit-model-ship-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}