Kagero 7055 The Cruiser Moskva EN/PL – Topdrawings 55

Kagero 7055 The Cruiser Moskva EN/PL is a unique modeling publication from the renowned Topdrawings series, dedicated to the Soviet aircraft-carrying cruiser of Project 1123 “Kondor” – more widely known as Moskva. The illustrations are by Witold Koszela, with text by Jan Radziemski, and the entire book is published by the well-known KAGERO publishing house. The book includes a bilingual (English/Polish) description, making it an excellent choice for modelers and naval history enthusiasts worldwide.

• Category: modeling publication, model plans (this is not an assembly kit)
• Contents: 20 pages of detailed descriptions and illustrations, 2 color plates with ship color profiles, 17 A4 sheets with highly precise modeling plans, and 2 large double-sided A2 format sheets.
• Historical period: Cold War; the unit entered service in 1967 and played a significant role in the Soviet Union until 1996.
• Operator: Soviet Navy (later Russian Navy).
• Historical use: The “Moskva” cruiser was designed to counter US nuclear submarines armed with Polaris ballistic missiles, with its operational areas including the Arctic Ocean and the Barents Sea. Ships of this class introduced revolutionary anti-submarine warfare solutions, and their construction reflected the tensions of the Cold War era.
• Contents: detailed technical drawings, plans, and color profiles essential for building a realistic model of the cruiser – ideal for paper modelers, plastic modelers, and naval enthusiasts alike.
• Format: the publication consists of high-quality illustrated pages, color profiles, and large A2 technical plans, useful for modelers of all skill levels.

Why do we recommend it?
Kagero 7055 The Cruiser Moskva EN/PL is an excellent, professional source for modelers specializing in ship models in scales such as 1/200, 1/350, or 1/700. The materials are prepared with exceptional precision and historical accuracy, providing invaluable assistance for both scratch-building Soviet units and enhancing existing kits. The fact that such a comprehensive publication is prepared by industry experts makes it an essential read for any maritime technology and Cold War history enthusiast’s shelf.

Who is it for?
This brochure is ideal for experienced ship modelers (difficulty level 3/5), historical reenactors, naval historians, and collectors. It also makes a great gift for advanced modelers interested in the Russian fleet and the Cold War.