USS Indianapolis CA-35 1944, 1/350 - Trumpeter 05327

The USS Indianapolis CA-35 1944 model kit by Trumpeter, reference 05327, reproduced at the 1/350 scale, depicts the American heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis in its 1944 configuration. This plastic kit is for model makers who want to build a major US Navy vessel from World War II.

The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a heavy cruiser of the Portland class. Commissioned in 1932, it took part in American operations in the Pacific during World War II. The ship was sunk on 30 July 1945 by the Japanese submarine I-58.

At a 1/350 scale, the assembled model measures approximately 53.14 cm in length and 5.85 cm in width. This scale allows the model to capture the distinctive silhouette of the ship, its armament, superstructures, and deck equipment, while still being suitable for display in a glass case or in a naval diorama.

The box includes more than 630 parts, spread across 15 sprues and a deck, as well as three photo-etched frames. The hull is designed in two parts. A display base with nameplate and two embarked seaplanes SC-1 are also included in the contents listed for this reference.

Building a 1/350 scale ship requires careful preparation of the parts, especially the fine details, superstructures, and photo-etch. Using glue suitable for plastic, precision tools, primer, and model paints helps enhance the volumes and details. Careful finishing of the decks, equipment, and structural lines enables a convincing representation of this 1944 American heavy cruiser.

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05327
• Type : snap/assembled ship model kit
• Subject : USS Indianapolis CA-35, 1944 configuration
• Scale : 1/350
• Material : injected plastic
• Number of parts : more than 630
• Assembled length : approx. 53.14 cm
• Assembled width : approx. 5.85 cm
• Photo-etch : 3 frames
• Included items : hull in two parts, base with nameplate, 2 SC-1 seaplanes