Eduard 53132 USS Hornet CV-8 part 5 - AA quad and 5 in guns MERIT 1/200

Eduard 53132 is a dedicated set of photo-etched parts for the model of the USS Hornet CV-8 aircraft carrier in 1:200 scale, designed for the MERIT kit. This product is part of a wide range of accessories that enhance the detailing of this historic ship, focusing on the representation of anti-aircraft guns (AA quad guns) and 5-inch guns. The set allows for extremely realistic finishing of the armament of one of the most famous American aircraft carriers of World War II.

Historical information

USS Hornet (CV-8) was a Yorktown-class American aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy during World War II. It was from her deck that bombers took off during the famous Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in 1942. The ship was stationed and fought in the Pacific from her commissioning in 1941 until she was sunk during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands in 1942. Her anti-aircraft armament (including 5-inch guns and quad machine gun mounts) was a crucial element of defense against Japanese aircraft.

• Scale: 1/200
• Country of use: United States
• Period: World War II (1941–1942)
• Application: dedicated for the USS Hornet (CV-8) aircraft carrier model, MERIT kit
• Material: photo-etched metal
• Set contents: precisely made, thin parts for improving the details of anti-aircraft armament and 5-inch guns; enabling the assembly of both structural and movable parts
• Category: scale model accessories (photoetched parts) for plastic models
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5

We recommend the Eduard 53132 set to experienced modelers who expect the highest level of detail. The photo-etched parts significantly improve the realism of the ship’s armament, replicating authentic mounts, sights, and gun shields. This product is perfect for collectors wanting to create a unique model of the USS Hornet, reflecting the actual appearance of the ship in the 1940s.