Trumpeter 05749 USS VINCENNES CA-44 Naval Model Kit Special Edition  [TP05749]

Build Guide for Trumpeter 05749 USS Vincennes CA-44

The Trumpeter 05749 USS Vincennes CA-44 kit models the New Orleans class heavy cruiser with careful attention to superstructure and deck detail, reflecting its wartime role in the Pacific. Despite reductions to four active units by 1942, the class played a key operational role and accrued 63 Battle Stars in service.

Design Background and Modelling Interest

These Treaty-era heavy cruisers were the last of their generation, valued for a solid hull form and scope for upgrades. Over successive refits the ships absorbed extra equipment such as radar and anti-aircraft batteries, offering modellers several historically accurate configuration options.

Parts Count and Display Notes

At a 1:700 scale the finished model measures roughly 256.2mm long, making it manageable to build and display. The kit contains 188 plastic parts across 12 sprues; although it includes no metal or resin items, the injection-moulded parts are well detailed for paint, rigging and final presentation.