USS Hawaii CB-3, 1/350 - Hobby Boss 86515

The USS Hawaii CB-3 model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 86515, depicts at 1/350 scale the great American cruiser Hawaii, planned as the third unit of the Alaska class. This plastic kit to be assembled recreates a formidable American warship from the Second World War period.

The Great Cruiser Hawaii CB-3

Hawaii belonged to the Alaska-class large cruiser program, designated by CB in the US Navy. Launched on 3 November 1945, it was not completed after the end of the conflict. Its history makes it a particularly interesting subject for enthusiasts of American ships and late-Second World War naval projects.

The Hobby Boss 1/350 Scale Model

Reference 86515 is a 1/350 scale injected-plastic naval model kit. Once assembled, the model is approximately 704 mm long. This scale makes it possible to work on the hull volumes, superstructures, artillery, and the many deck accessories with a level of presence suited to a display on a stand.

The kit includes more than 1,100 parts, metal elements, and photo-etched parts. Two aircraft are also included, as well as a display stand. Photo-etching adds fineness to the openwork elements and the distinctive details of a 1/350 scale warship.

Assembly and finishing

Assembly requires careful preparation of the parts, especially for fine elements and photo-etched pieces. A glue suitable for plastic is needed for the main assembly; metal parts and photo-etched elements are worked with products appropriate for their material.

Primer makes painting easier and allows you to check the quality of the assemblies before finishing. Painting the decks, hull, superstructures, and equipment gains in clarity with shades applied by sub-assemblies. A light weathering can then be used to highlight the ship’s raised areas, recesses, and details without masking the precision of the assembly.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 86515
• Type : assembly required plastic naval model kit
• Subject : USS Hawaii CB-3, Alaska-class large cruiser
• Scale : 1/350
• Number of parts : more than 1,100
• Length when assembled : approx. 704 mm
• Included elements : metal parts, photo-etch, two aircraft and display stand

Complementary products

Have model glue for plastic kits, a sprue cutter, precision tools, fine abrasive paper, primer, and paints suitable for naval models. A fine tweezer and a specific glue are useful for handling photo-etched parts.