1/530 H353 Revell USS Essex CV-9 - Angled Deck Carrier
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
1982 Revell of Germany reissue of the original 'S' kit. Issue date is probably mid 1960s/early 1970s. Builds up to an impressive and well detailed kit representing the rebuilt Essex with an angled deck. Air wing includes helicopter, F9F Cougars, F8U Crusaders, A-1 Skyraiders, A-4 Skyhawks and F11F Tigers. Has deck crane and 6 deck tractors. Side elevators go up and down; mid-deck bow elevator can be shown down or up. NOTE: one Skyraider has had the prop glued on. There is no other assembly. The quality of work is 'excellent' with no gaps or excess glue. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Excellent after-market decals for the ship and a complete, detailed air wing are available from Starfighter decals.
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