Dragon 7064 U.S.S. Antietam CV-36 1/700 – Plastic Model of Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier

The Dragon 7064 U.S.S. Antietam CV-36 in 1/700 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit for assembly, faithfully reproducing the elements of one of the most famous aircraft carriers of the United States Navy from World War II and the postwar years. This kit is a perfect choice for naval history enthusiasts and collectors seeking a precisely detailed model of a ship from the era of technological transition in aircraft carriers.

• Model scale: 1/700
• Material: highest quality plastic
• Country of service for the original: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II, Korean War, Cold War (years of active service: 1945–1963)
• Category: plastic military ship model kit
• The kit includes:
  • Detailed sprues with hull, superstructure, and deck equipment parts
  • Precise decals enabling you to replicate the unit's markings from various stages of its service
  • Clear step-by-step assembly instructions

U.S.S. Antietam (CV-36) was a groundbreaking design—in 1952, it became the world’s first aircraft carrier equipped with an innovative angled flight deck, enabling more efficient air operations. The ship remained a technological icon for many years: it served at the end of World War II, as well as during the Korean War, where it earned two battle stars. After being rebuilt as an attack carrier (CVA), and later as an anti-submarine carrier (CVS), Antietam also served as a Navy training ship until it was retired from service in 1963.

The Dragon model presents the classic appearance of the renowned Essex-class aircraft carrier—the hull plating, flight deck, superstructures, and weapon details are reproduced with remarkable attention to detail, characteristic of this renowned brand. It is the ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to add a precisely detailed model of a historically significant ship to their collection. We assess the assembly difficulty level at 3/5.

We recommend the Dragon 7064 U.S.S. Antietam CV-36 to all naval modeling enthusiasts, naval history fans, and collectors of World War II and Cold War-era fleets. The model’s precision, wealth of detail, and clear instructions make it a standout in any collection.