Trumpeter 06707 USS Yorktown CV-5 (1/700) – Plastic Ship Model Kit

The Trumpeter 06707 USS Yorktown CV-5 model in 1:700 scale is a unique offering for naval modelling enthusiasts and World War II history aficionados. The set faithfully replicates the legendary American aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5), which holds a place in history as a key vessel of the US fleet in the early stages of the Pacific War.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of use: United States
• Historical period: World War II
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched parts
• Model length: 360.2 mm
• Model width: 48.5 mm
• Number of parts: over 400
• Set contents: 14 sprues, hull and deck as separate elements, 1 photo-etched parts sheet, decals for the ship and aircraft, detailed models of carrier-based aircraft: TBD-1 Devastator, SBD-3 Dauntless, F4F-4 Wildcat, B-25 Mitchell
• Difficulty level: 4/5

The USS Yorktown CV-5 is one of the most recognizable American aircraft carriers. Launched in 1936, she took an active part in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the legendary Battle of Midway in 1942, entering history as a ship that played a crucial role in reducing the Japanese advantage in the Pacific before being sunk. The model perfectly captures the details of the original from the World War II era, both in the hull design and the reproduction of deck and armament elements.

The Trumpeter 06707 USS Yorktown CV-5 model from 2017 stands out for its excellent build quality and numerous details, such as the hangar structure or the complete air wing. The kit includes a sheet of photo-etched parts for recreating very fine details to increase the model's realism. The complete set of decals for the kit, including for the carrier-based aircraft, is also noteworthy.

This set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers who appreciate high-quality components and want to enrich their collection with a precisely reproduced historic vessel. The model is suitable both for static display and creative dioramas, and thanks to its wealth of details, it guarantees satisfaction during the building process.