USS Enterprise CV-6, 1/700 - Trumpeter 06708

The USS Enterprise CV-6 Trumpeter 06708 model kit reproduces at 1/700 scale the American aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6), nicknamed “Big E”. This plastic kit lets you build one of the most iconic aircraft carriers of the US Navy during World War II, in a format suited to naval collections and marine dioramas.

USS Enterprise belonged to the Yorktown class. Entering service in 1938, it took part in numerous major operations of the Pacific War, including the Battle of Midway, the Guadalcanal campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Its operational record made it one of the most famous American ships of the conflict.

Here, Trumpeter offers a naval model to be assembled with a hull made in one piece, a detailed flight deck, and a represented hangar deck. The set also includes photo-etched parts designed to refine certain details of the ship. The reproduction of the embarked aviation includes TBD-1, SBD-3, and F4F-4 aircraft, allowing you to animate the flight deck or create a more lively display.

At 1/700 scale, each dimension of the real ship is reduced 700 times. The assembled model measures 360.2 mm long and 48.5 mm wide. This format strikes a good balance between an impressive shelf presence and fine detailing, while still allowing you to carefully work on paint, markings, and weathering effects.

Assembly requires careful preparation of the small parts, especially the deck elements, aircraft, and photo-etched pieces. Proper cement for injected plastic is needed; using a primer will then help with applying the paint. The included decals complete the ship’s decoration and its air group.

This reference is an interesting way to depict a US aircraft carrier from World War II at 1/700. It can be displayed on its own, added to a collection dedicated to the US Navy, or staged in a marine diorama.

Technical features

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 06708
• Type : ship model kit to assemble
• Subject : USS Enterprise CV-6
• Scale : 1/700
• Material : injected plastic
• Overall length : 360.2 mm
• Overall width : 48.5 mm
• Number of parts : more than 390
• Photo-etch : 1 sheet included
• Decals : markings for the ship and aircraft
• Aircraft represented : TBD-1, SBD-3 and F4F-4

Useful complementary products

• Plastic model glue
• Glue suitable for photo-etch
• Primer for models
• Paints for US Navy ships and aircraft
• Fine tweezers, detail brush, and fine abrasive paper