Cruiser World War II Ship Models

The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. On the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in most of the major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. For the 2 months period of repairs, her equipment was renewed and much improved with the latest radar, electro

This is the 1/350 Scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 Plastic Model Kit by Trumpeter. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

This is the 1/480 scale USS Pittsburgh CA-72 Heavy Cruiser plastic model kit from Atlantis Model Company.

This is the 1/350 Scale Italian Heavy Cruiser Pola (1941) Plastic Model Kit from Hobby Boss. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

This is the USS San Francisco CA-38 1942 Plastic Model Kit by Trumpeter. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

This is the 1/350 Scale German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1945 Plastic Model Kit by Trumpeter. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

This is the 1/350 scale USS San Francisco CA-38 1944 plastic model kit from Trumpeter

This is the 1/350 Scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 1944 Plastic Model Kit by Trumpeter. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

This is a 1/350 Scale USS Indianapolis CA-35 plastic model ship From Academy.

This is the 1/350 Scale USS ALASKA CB-1 Plastic Model Military Ship Kit by Hobby Boss.

Assemble the USS Pittsburgh CA-72 with this 1:700 Scale Plastic Model Kit from the Trumpeter World Boat Series. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

This is the 1/350 scale Mogami Japanese Aircraft Carrying Cruiser Series #21 plastic model by Tamiya Modeling skills helpful if under 10 years of age.

This is the 1/700 scale German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen, 1942 plastic model kit from Trumpeter. Ages 14 and up.

This is a 1/700 scale USS Baltimore CA68 1944 plastic model cruiser ship from Trumpeter.

This is the 1/350 scale HMS Kent British Heavy Cruiser (New Variant) plastic model military ship kit from Trumpeter.

This is the 1/700 scale USS Minneapolis CA-36 plastic model by Trumpeter

This is the 1/700 scale German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1945 plastic model kit by Trumpeter

Yahagi was an Agano-class light cruiser which served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

A main characteristic of the heavily armored Mogami class cruisers was the use of weight saving techniques. This, however, resulted in concerns for the ships overall strength and stability. The Kumano, the last Mogami cruiser completed in 1937, was subsequently fitted with a large bulge, and the upper deck was built narrower and lower than the first two Mogami cruisers. The Kumano was originally fitted with 15.5cm triple guns, with a speed of 920m/sec., a max. range of 27,400m and a projection angle up to 55 degrees. These 15.5cm triple guns were highly respected by artillery experts. The Kumano participated in many battles during WWII including the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Easter

This is the 1/700 scale HMS Belfast British Light Cruiser 1942 plastic model military ship kit from Trumpeter. (New Tool).