Trumpeter 05747 USS San Francisco CA-38 1944 Collector Ship Model  [TP05747]

Trumpeter 05747 USS San Francisco CA-38 1944 Overview

The Trumpeter 05747 USS San Francisco CA-38 1944 kit recreates a New Orleans class heavy cruiser at 1:700 scale with attention to the ship's wartime silhouette and camo pattern. It is aimed at hobbyists who value historical accuracy in shelf-scale ships.

Combat History Highlights

New Orleans class cruisers were heavily engaged in World War II and accrued multiple battle stars. The USS San Francisco is notable for surviving intense operations and the kit captures its 1944 configuration and camouflage scheme.

Construction Notes

This release includes 202 injection-moulded plastic parts and a one-piece slide-molded upper hull that aids fit and reduces seams. No metal or resin components are supplied, so finishers may choose aftermarket additions for more intricate detail.

Display Advice

With a length of 256.2 mm the assembled model is compact enough for group displays of 1:700 vessels and works well on narrow bases or in display cases when properly mounted and labelled.