Product Description
- Full hull model reproduces helicopter mounting appearance!
- This is a 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Boxer LPH-4 amphibious assault ship operated by the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1969.
- About the Actual Ship: The US Navy's Boxer LPH-4 was built as an Essex-class aircraft carrier towards the end of World War II, and was modified after the war to become a Boxer-class landing ship.
- Although it did not make it in time to participate in the fighting of World War II, it did serve in the Korean War and played an active role in transport missions.
- After the Korean War ended, in 1959, it was converted into an amphibious assault ship and was equipped with 30 helicopters.
- It also participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was used in the Apollo return mission in 1966.
- Decommissioned in 1969.
[About the model]
- The model is a 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit of the US Navy's amphibious assault ship Boxer LPH-4, which was operated from 1945 to 1969.
- This model is based on the appearance of the ship after it became the amphibious assault ship LPH-4.
- The model is a full hull model that reproduces the bottom of the ship.
- The hull is accurately modeled with the ship's shape divided into bottom parts, hull parts, and deck parts.
- The finished product is approximately 380mm long and 64mm wide.
- Offshore type can also be assembled.
- Flight deck details are accurately depicted, including structures such as the bridge.
- Photo-etched parts are provided for the radar to create a delicate finish.
- Eight UH-34J Seahorse helicopters are included on the deck.
- The interior of the well dock at the rear of the hull has also been recreated, allowing you to see its structure.
- This is a kit that ship model fans will enjoy as it requires careful construction.
[Major features]
- 1/700 scale reproduction of the American amphibious assault ship Boxer LPH-4
- Plastic model assembly kit with a finished length of approximately 380mm
- You can choose to assemble either the full hull model, which even reproduces the bottom of the ship, or the offshore model.
- Display stand included
- Eight UH-34J Seahorse helicopters are included. The blades can be extended or retracted.
Four sets available
- Etching parts such as radar are also available
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 47.5 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm / 635g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- DR7070
- JAN code
- 4545782117639
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.