{"product_id":"68524-trumpeter-06740-uss-hawaii-cb-3-1700","title":"Trumpeter 06740 USS Hawaii CB-3 1\/700","description":"\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTrumpeter 06740 USS Hawaii CB-3 1\/700\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 06740 USS Hawaii CB-3 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision plastic scale model kit depicting the American Alaska-class battlecruiser in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This model is a faithful miniature of the USS Hawaii (CB-3), the third vessel of the Alaska class designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e during World War II. Construction of the ship began on December 20, 1943, but it was never completed. There were considerations to convert the ship into a guided missile cruiser or command ship, but none of these projects came to fruition and the vessel was eventually scrapped in an unfinished state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eShort Historical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe USS Hawaii represents an interesting approach by the US Navy to warship design: it was intended to be a fast and heavily armed battlecruiser, capable of engaging heavy enemy ships and providing carrier escort. Unfortunately, shifting power dynamics in the Pacific and the rising importance of air power resulted in the project being discontinued. Despite never entering service, it remains an important element of naval technology history from \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCategories: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic scale model warship kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUser country: \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States of America\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIncluded accessories: \u003cstrong\u003emetal anchor chain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an elegant display stand with an engraved ship’s nameplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eParts count: over \u003cstrong\u003e380\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFinished model dimensions: length 352.1 mm, width 40.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAssembly is aided by a \u003cstrong\u003ehull made with multi-directional slide-molding technology\u003c\/strong\u003e and intricately detailed wooden deck texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWho is this model recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 06740 USS Hawaii CB-3 1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e model is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e who value a high level of detail and historical authenticity. It’s a great challenge for naval warfare enthusiasts and collectors of US Navy World War II ships. The inclusion of photo-etched and metal accessories enhances the quality and realism of the finished model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – recommended for those with experience building scale models using photo-etched parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTrumpeter guarantees a high level of detail and a carefully considered design. It’s an ideal choice for expanding your mid-20th-century warship model collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54735000633678,"sku":"TRUM06740","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/8f5dad75dc459f65896010360381873e.jpg?v=1755731332","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/de\/products\/68524-trumpeter-06740-uss-hawaii-cb-3-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}