¹⁄700

I like Carriers. I particularly like carrier models that do not involve me having to evict the neighbours and demolish the connecting walls. In this respect, Dragon Model's future release is particularly attractive...

DRA 7051 - USS Lexington (CV-16), 1/700th Scale is a model of one of the most emblematic U.S. Carriers of WW2 amongst the many features this new kit promises, are the following:

- newly tooled whip antenna
- whip antennas also can be formed out of photo-etched metal

- flight deck which replicates CV-16's

- completely new twin 20mm and Army M45 0.50 quadruple anti-aircraft MGs and mounts

- new superstructure parts ("island") corresponding to the arrangement used on the Lexington

- contains parts so all hull-side doors can be modeled in an open, half-open or closed position - flight deck elevators can be posed raised or lowered - option of either a waterline version or a full hull version with presentation stand

- different types of radar provided

- hangar deck with interior details - onboard aircraft comprising SB2C (new-tooled), F6F Hellcat and TBF/M Avenger are conveniently constructed in transparent plastic

BONUS items:

- bonus new-tooled tug boat

- bonus transparent flight deck to show off the interior details

Decals/Photo etched:

- cartograf decals offer accurate marking schemes

- 1:700 photo-etched deck crew is included

The new Lexington will be released in October, with a recommended price of $34.95...