USS New York (LPD-21), 1/700 - Hobby Boss 83415

The USS New York (LPD-21) Hobby Boss 83415 model kit reproduces at a 1/700 scale a US Navy amphibious transport ship from the San Antonio class. This plastic kit to be assembled represents the USS New York, a vessel designed to transport, land, and support amphibious forces and equipment.

The ship represented

The USS New York (LPD-21) is an American amphibious transport dock. It features installations suited for operating aircraft and landing craft, including a hangar and a well deck. Its bow incorporates steel salvaged from the World Trade Center site after the attacks of September 11, 2001—an iconic element in the building’s history.

The Hobby Boss 1/700 scale model

At a 1/700 scale, this reproduction lets you create a detailed modern vessel in a format suited to collections of military ships and naval dioramas. The assembled model measures approximately 298.2 mm long and 45.5 mm wide.

The kit includes more than 360 parts, as well as photo-etched elements. The full hull, the well deck, and the interior of the hangar are represented. The rear ramp doors can be assembled in different positions. The multi-level superstructure, deck equipment, the crane, and the ship’s distinctive masts all contribute to the contemporary look of this replica.

Deck details and embarked assets

This USS New York model also offers amphibious and aviation assets at scale. It includes an LCU landing craft, two LCAC hovercraft, two AAV-7 amphibious vehicles, and plastic-molded clear aircraft: MV-22 Osprey, CH-46E Sea Knight, CH-53E Super Stallion, UH-1N Huey, and AH-1W Super Cobra.

The photo-etched parts include, among other things, the flight deck nets and ventilation grilles. A display base with nameplate is also provided to showcase the ship once assembled.

Assembly and finishing

Assembly requires the usual supplies for static model making: plastic glue, cutting tools, fine abrasives, and suitable paints. A primer helps prepare the surfaces before painting, especially on small parts and photo-etched elements. The decals allow you to add hull markings, deck reference points, vehicle and aircraft insignia, as well as the US flag.

The fine 1/700 scale is well-suited to a careful finishing of the decks, landing craft, and aircraft. Light weathering can then be used to highlight the volumes of the superstructure, deck equipment, and active areas of the vessel.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 83415
• Subject: USS New York (LPD-21)
• Type: amphibious transport ship
• Scale: 1/700
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: more than 360
• Length (assembled): approx. 298.2 mm
• Width (assembled): approx. 45.5 mm
• Additional elements: photo-etch, decals, display base and nameplate