1:1200 Starter Kit USS Enterprise CV-6

USS Enterprise CV-6 (1:1200, Revell Starter Kit)

This starter set from the German manufacturer Revell brings a model of the American aircraft carrier USS Enterprise CV-6 in the small 1:1200 scale. It is a complete entry-level package that, besides the injection-molded plastic parts, also holds a set of basic paints, glue and a brush, so it works as a first step into building ship models. The model has a waterline hull (the submerged lower part of the ship is replaced by a flat base) with molded deck structure, and is completed by tiny aircraft and decals.

The real subject

USS Enterprise, nicknamed the Big E, was a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier that took part in practically every major naval battle in the Pacific during the Second World War, from Midway through the fighting off Guadalcanal to the campaign toward the Japanese home islands. She ranks among the most decorated and most famous ships in the history of the US Navy.

Building and painting tips

Join the parts with thin plastic cement and let the hull seams dry thoroughly. At such a small scale, precise masking of the deck and the differing shades of the superstructure are what make the model. An airbrush makes even coverage of the large surfaces easier; paint the tiny aircraft and details in by brush. The model can be set on a stand or into a simple water scene.

Who the model is for

• For beginners who want to try a ship model with everything needed in one box.
• For collectors of small-scale ships and enthusiasts of the Pacific war.
• For modelers looking for a quick weekend project.

The model is supplied unassembled. The paints, glue and brush are part of this starter set; other accessories are not.