Hobby Boss 83402 USS Wasp LHD-1 1/700 is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing the flagship amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy. In 1:700 scale, the set allows you to assemble the legendary USS Wasp (LHD 1), which serves as an amphibious assault vessel supporting US Marine Corps operations as well as US Navy aviation and landing operations.

• Scale: 1:700
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: modern times (since 1988, active service in the 21st century)
• Product type: plastic model kit
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Number of parts: over 600 plastic parts, 34 sprues, hull and deck elements, display stand
• Photo-etched parts: 3 pieces (for replicating details such as bridge elements and antennas)
• Resin/metal parts: none
• Dimensions when assembled: length 368.25 mm, width 89.5 mm

USS Wasp (LHD-1) was launched in 1987 and since 1989 has been an active participant in numerous military and humanitarian operations. The ship’s design is based on the capability to transport tanks, armored vehicles, modern AV-8B Harrier II (V/STOL) aircraft, helicopters, and LCAC hovercrafts. Over the last decades, USS Wasp has taken part in, among others, operations in the Balkans and counterterrorism efforts, confirming its versatility and innovation.

The Hobby Boss model stands out for its exceptionally accurate reproduction of the hull and superstructure shapes, as well as the characteristic deck and landing ramp elements. The set includes photo-etched details, allowing for realistic finishing and a highlighted complexity of this modern navy vessel. The kit is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers – suggested assembly difficulty is level 4/5 – due to the large number of small parts and the inclusion of photo-etched details.

We recommend this product to both naval enthusiasts and collectors of modern military vessels. It is an excellent choice for modelers looking to expand their collection with an iconic US Navy ship in a compact yet richly detailed scale.