1:350 USS Guam CB-2

Hobby Boss 1:350 USS Guam CB-2 - a plastic kit

An injection-molded plastic kit from the manufacturer Hobby Boss in 1:350 scale representing the American large cruiser USS Guam (CB-2) of the Alaska class. The model is supplied as an unassembled set of plastic parts and usually includes photo-etched parts, a decal sheet and a stand with a nameplate for display. For the exact contents of the package, follow the information on the box.

The real subject

USS Guam (CB-2) was a large cruiser of the Alaska class, the second and last ship of her class to be completed. She served with the US Navy at the end of the Second World War, among other things in the operations off Okinawa in 1945, where she provided anti-aircraft protection for the carrier task forces and took part in shore bombardment. She was an exceptionally large and heavily armed ship on the borderline between a cruiser and a battleship.

Building and painting tips

The hull can be built as a full hull or as a waterline version, as you prefer. Finish and paint the decks and the superstructure separately, and add the fine photo-etched parts (railings, radars) at the end. Use liquid cement for plastic and a primer; for a naval scheme, matte gray shades and a subtle weathering suit well.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of warships of the US Navy of the Second World War.
• Modelers interested in the large cruisers of the Alaska class.
• Builders of ships in the popular 1:350 scale.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.