Vee Hobby V57020 USS CLEVELAND CL-55 1945 1/700 – plastic ship model kit

We present the plastic model kit of the USS Cleveland (CL-55) in 1/700 scale from the renowned manufacturer Vee Hobby. This precisely recreated model depicts the legendary American Navy light cruiser from 1945 – the period of the fiercest battles in the Pacific during World War II. The set does not include glue or paints, allowing for extensive modeling creativity and individualization of the model in accordance with historical sources.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II, year 1945
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic ship model kit

USS Cleveland CL-55 represents the lead ship of its class of light cruisers. Launched in 1941 and commissioned in 1942, it took part in intensive naval operations in the Pacific. In 1945, the ship played a key role in the largest battles ending the war, including the Battle of Leyte and the invasion of Okinawa. Its armament included 152 mm caliber guns, powerful anti-aircraft artillery, and torpedoes, making it a vital support for land and air forces during the Allies' massed campaigns against Japan. The vessel earned several decorations, including Battle Stars, making it one of the most distinguished cruisers of the US Navy.

The Vee Hobby V57020 set allows you to build a faithfully recreated model that accurately depicts the silhouette, armament, and onboard equipment of the USS Cleveland from 1945. The parts are finely cast in plastic for easy assembly and detailed reproduction of such elements as gun turrets, superstructures, and the ship’s radar masts.

The model is aimed at both navy enthusiasts and intermediate ship modelers. We rate the assembly difficulty level as 3 on a 1-5 scale. Recommended for everyone wishing to expand their World War II fleet collection with an authentic, historical ship crafted with the highest attention to detail.