¹⁄700

Trumpeter have announced the released of their1/700 USS Vincennes CA-44 Heavy Cruiser New Variant.

This kitset is to contain 188 parts on 9 sprues and the final model will be over 10 inches in length. Check out the very striking and dramatic kitbox artwork if this any indication this promises to be a fantastic kitset.

The expected release date is April 2009 with a suggested retail price at this stage of US$39.95



Kit features:

• Upper and lower hulls;
  
• Waterline plate;
  
• Two SOC Sea Gull planes;
  
• Decals for Measure 12 camouflage -1942.
  

Ship History
The USS Vincennes was an Orleans class heavy cruiser and saw extensive action in
the Caribbean Sea prior to being sent to the South Pacific at the outset of WW2.
She was sunk by the Japanese in the Battle of Savo Island in August, 1942.

Image courtesy of Trumpeter