{"product_id":"36311-trumpeter-05719-uss-mount-whitney-lcc-20-1997-1700","title":"Trumpeter 05719 USS MOUNT WHITNEY LCC-20 1997 1\/700","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 05719 USS Mount Whitney LCC-20 1997 1\/700 – Plastic Model Command Ship Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 05719 USS Mount Whitney LCC-20 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e model in 1\/700 scale is a faithfully reproduced miniature of the American Blue Ridge-class command ship. This product belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003eplastic scale models for assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e and is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring both sharp detail and the durability of the parts. \u003cstrong\u003eThe model does not include glue or paints\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for individual paint schemes according to the original painting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eUSS Mount Whitney LCC-20 Command Ship – Historical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) is a Blue Ridge-class command ship of the US Navy, commissioned in 1971. In continuous service from the Cold War era to the present day, Mount Whitney has served as the flagship of fleets such as the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. Its missions have included the command and control of naval and amphibious operations as well as the provision of strategic communications. Notable episodes in the ship's history include its involvement in Operation Allied Force during the Kosovo conflict in 1999, and participation in humanitarian and NATO support missions in the 21st century.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTrumpeter 05719 Kit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of origin (original vessel): \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States (USA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical era: \u003cstrong\u003eCold War, modern times\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic (high-quality synthetic material)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes, among others: detailed superstructures, helicopters, radar systems, and deck equipment parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel designed for self-assembly and painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlue and paints must be purchased separately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDifficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – recommended for intermediate modelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is this model for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The 1\/700 scale USS Mount Whitney LCC-20 from Trumpeter is a model we especially recommend to naval modeling enthusiasts and collectors of US Navy fleets from the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. The level of difficulty, number of small parts, and accuracy of details make it a good choice for intermediate and advanced modelers looking for a challenge and high precision.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter 05719 model features excellent part fit, making assembly satisfying and the final result realistic. It is an excellent starting point for dioramas and displays of NATO flotillas and command ships.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721058799950,"sku":"TRUM05719","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/1e9c52d069d51e6877b5b71132f06e48.jpg?v=1755510752","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/36311-trumpeter-05719-uss-mount-whitney-lcc-20-1997-1700","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}