USS San Francisco CA-38, 1/350 - Trumpeter 05309

The Trumpeter 05309 reproduces the USS San Francisco (CA-38) at the 1/350 scale, in its 1942 configuration. This snap-together plastic model represents a heavy cruiser of the US Navy, from the New Orleans class, deployed in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

The USS San Francisco was commissioned in 1934. In 1942, it took part in the fighting around Guadalcanal, a major period of the naval war in the Pacific. This subject will appeal to modelers who want to build a U.S. warship from World War II and create a naval scene at this scale.

Assembly makes it possible to depict the ship either as a full hull or in the waterline version, depending on the project you choose. The 1/350 scale provides a size that’s well suited for detailing the superstructures, artillery, boats, and deck equipment.

As with any plastic model kit, assembly requires appropriate glue, and finishing calls for paints dedicated to scale modeling. Primer, precision tools, fine abrasive paper, and weathering products can complete the work depending on the level of finish you’re aiming for.

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05309
• Type : snap-together naval model kit
• Subject : USS San Francisco CA-38
• Configuration shown : 1942
• Scale : 1/350
• Period : World War II