Hobby Boss 83403 USS Essex LHD-2 1/700 – Plastic model of an amphibious assault ship

The model kit Hobby Boss 83403 USS Essex LHD-2 1/700 is a detailed static plastic model depicting the legendary American amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) from the WASP-class. The model is made in the popular 1:700 scale, giving an excellent balance between fine detail and the finished model’s dimensions (assembled length: 368.25 mm, width: 89.5 mm).

The USS Essex LHD-2 was designed for the United States Navy and entered service in 1992. This modern amphibious ship is intended for transporting, landing, and providing combat support for Marine forces on land, and has participated in numerous missions and fleet exercises from the end of the Cold War to the present day. The Essex is known for its command ship capabilities and extensive medical facilities, including four operating rooms and a large onboard hospital.

The kit contains over 600 plastic parts distributed across 34 sprues. The hull and flight deck are molded as single pieces, greatly simplifying assembly and providing exceptional detail accuracy. The set also includes three photo-etched sheets (corridor, radar, and other small details), which significantly enhance the realism of the finished model.

• Scale: 1/700
• Operator country: United States (USA)
• Service era: Cold War (end), modern times (from 1992 to the present)
• Material: High-quality plastic + photo-etched parts
• Model category: Plastic model kit for assembly
• Included vehicles and equipment: models of land vehicles (M1A1, M60A3, LAV-25, AAV-7, M1097, M198, M1114, MVTR), LCAC and LCU landing craft, as well as aircraft and helicopters (AV-8B Harrier, CH-46E, CH-53E, AH-1W Cobra, Osprey, SH-60F)
• Number of parts: over 600
• Recommendations: Recommended for both advanced modelers and intermediate hobbyists – assembly difficulty 4/5. Thanks to the abundance of detail and the inclusion of photo-etched parts, this kit is perfect for those who value maximum realism and for fans of modern naval modeling.

The Hobby Boss USS Essex LHD-2 1/700 kit stands out for its precise reproduction of the real vessel, wide selection of onboard equipment and vehicles, and modern manufacturing technology. Glue and paints are not included so they can be individually selected according to personal preferences. This is an excellent choice for a demanding, satisfying modeling project – perfect for both collection and themed displays.