Tamiya 31712 U.S. Aircraft Carrier Yorktown CV-5 1/700 – plastic model kit

The Tamiya 31712 model depicts the American aircraft carrier USS Yorktown CV-5 in 1/700 scale, one of the most important ships of the United States Navy during World War II. Yorktown CV-5 is best known for its participation in the pivotal Battle of Midway in June 1942, where it played a strategic role in halting Japanese expansion in the Pacific. This ship was in service from 1937 and represented state-of-the-art technological innovation of its era.

The model is made of high-quality plastic, meticulously reproduced by the renowned Japanese manufacturer Tamiya. It features carefully cast details of the carrier's deck, towers, superstructure, and armament. The set includes parts that allow you to build a realistic replica of the carrier, complete with miniature onboard aircraft such as F4F Wildcat fighters and SBD Dauntless bombers. Each part has been accurately designed based on historical documentation, enabling a faithful recreation of the ship’s World War II appearance.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of service: United States
• Historical era: World War II (1937–1942)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Kit contents: highly detailed hull, detailed flight deck, superstructure, armament, miniature aircraft, decal sheet
• Category: plastic model kit

Tamiya 31712 Yorktown CV-5 is a perfect choice for modelers interested in warships, World War II history, and fans of detailed 1/700 scale kits. Due to the model’s accuracy and precision requirements during assembly, we recommend it for intermediate and advanced modelers – the difficulty level is rated 3/5. The kit requires modeling glue and paints (not included). It is also an excellent choice for naval dioramas or expanding a collection of historic ships.

By choosing the Tamiya 31712 U.S. Aircraft Carrier Yorktown CV-5 1/700, you get a precisely designed model that captures the essence of one of the most famous American aircraft carriers of World War II. It is a highly valued product in the modeling world, guaranteeing many hours of satisfying modeling experience.