Revell 05156 USS Forrestal 1/542 – Plastic Model Kit Aircraft Carrier for Assembly

Revell 05156 USS Forrestal 1/542 is a high-quality plastic model kit, depicting one of the most famous American aircraft carriers – the USS Forrestal (CVA-59). This modeling kit is a faithfully reproduced miniature of the original unit, featuring extremely detailed hull elements, deck, and armament. Perfect for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of military naval technology who wish to create an impressive model on their shelf.

• Scale: 1:542 (model length: 587 mm)
• Material: high-quality plastic (self-assembly and painting required)
• Category: Plastic model kit, warships
• Number of parts: 203
• Set does not include: glue and paints (must be purchased separately)

Short historical description:
USS Forrestal (CVA-59) was the first of a series of United States Navy supercarriers designed during the Cold War era. Launched in 1954, it entered service in 1955 as the largest and most advanced ship of its type in the world at the time. The USS Forrestal actively participated in NATO exercises, was present in Middle Eastern crisis conflicts, and was widely used for pilot training and air operations during the Cold War. It served in the US Navy until 1993, taking part in numerous missions in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Model features:
The Revell kit offers detailed reproductions of the bridge, radar towers, catapults, deck elevators, and numerous deck vehicles and aircraft. The model features realistic hull and deck textures, and also includes modeled weapon and defensive system elements. Thanks to the 1:542 scale, the model looks very impressive when assembled, making it a beautiful centerpiece for any collection.

Who is it recommended for?
The Revell USS Forrestal is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) who already have experience with larger and more complex ship models. Due to the number of details and the size of the model, it is also perfect as a centerpiece in the collection of enthusiasts of naval and 20th-century military history.

Choose the Revell 05156 USS Forrestal 1/542 model and recreate this legendary ship – a technical pride of the American Cold War fleet!