Trumpeter 05743 1:700 USS Astoria CA-34 Compact Cruiser Model Kit  [TP05743]

1:700 Scale Representation of USS Astoria CA-34 (1942) - Trumpeter

This 1:700 plastic kit reproduces USS Astoria CA-34 in her 1942 configuration, offered as a compact cruiser subject suitable for display and model competitions focused on small-scale naval subjects.

The prototype is from the New Orleans class, the last of the second-generation treaty heavy cruisers constructed in the interwar years. All seven ships shared common external traits, and wartime upgrades such as radar, modern electronics, and augmented anti-aircraft armament increased displacement. New Orleans-class cruisers were active in Pacific operations and earned numerous battle distinctions.

The model documents exact hull dimensions and presents a moderate parts count appropriate for careful assembly at small scale. The specification lists assembled hull length, beam, and total height; parts are arranged across multiple sprues to facilitate sub-assembly. Decals for US Navy identification are provided. Builders should allow time for careful painting, small-detail application, and rigging to achieve an accurate mid-war presentation.

A compact 1:700 depiction of a mid-war heavy cruiser, ideal for those building detailed small-scale naval displays or competition entries.