USS Baltimore CA-68 1944 1/700 Trumpeter Cheap

The Baltimore (CA-68) was launched in July 1942, commissioned in April 1943, and then reported to the Pacific Fleet. Between November 1943 and June 1944 Baltimore was a fires support unit and covering forces at operations in Southeast Asia. In July 1944, she embarked President Roosevelt and his party and steamed to Pearl Harbor. Returning to the war zone in November 1944, she was assigned to the 3rd Fleet. In January 1945 she joined the 5th Fleet for her final operations of the war: Honshu Island attacks; Iwo Jima operations; and the 5th Fleet raids in support of the Okinawa operation. After the cessation of hostilities Baltimore served as a unit of the Magic Carpet fleet and then as a part of the naval occupation force in Japan. Baltimore received nine battle stars for her service in the Pacific during World War II.

.Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/700
Skill Level: 3
Length: 11.7”
Width: 1.3”
Parts: 247
– Painting and assembly required
– 8 sprues
– One-piece lower hull and waterline plate
– Two-piece upper hull and deck
– One decal sheet for 1944 Measure 33
– Includes nameplate and display stand
– Accurate weapon assembly and placement
– Onboard aircraft
– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Gold
Haze Grey
Navy Blue
Cocoa Brown
Flat Black
White
Blue Grey
Deck Blue
Light Grey
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