USS Blue Ridge LCC-19 2004, 1/700 - Trumpeter 05717

The USS Blue Ridge LCC-19 2004 by Trumpeter, reference 05717, is a naval model kit to be assembled at 1/700. It depicts the US amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge in its 2004 configuration.

The Blue Ridge belongs to the Blue Ridge class of the US Navy. Ships of this type are designed to provide command and coordination functions during amphibious operations. With its superstructures, masts, antennas, and distinctive deck equipment, this subject offers a particularly interesting silhouette for a collection of modern military ships at 1/700.

This Trumpeter kit is aimed at modelers who want to build a scaled-down US Navy vessel. The 1/700 scale allows you to recreate the overall silhouette and the many details of a contemporary ship while keeping a compact footprint for display cases or a naval diorama.

Building a 1/700 naval model requires careful preparation of small parts and precise gluing. Painting applied in thin layers helps preserve surface details, while a light weathering can highlight the deck and superstructure structures. Decals are best applied to a smooth, prepared surface to achieve a crisp result.

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05717
• Type : snap/assembly naval model kit
• Subject : USS Blue Ridge LCC-19
• Depicted version : 2004
• Scale : 1/700

For assembly and finishing, precision tools, model-appropriate glue, paints, primer, and decal-setting products are useful additions.