Trumpeter 05724 USS Baltimore CA-68 1943 1/700 – Plastic Model Kit

The Trumpeter 05724 plastic model represents the American heavy cruiser USS Baltimore (CA-68) from 1943, crafted in the excellent 1/700 scale. This product is dedicated to ship modeling enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality details and the faithful reproduction of historical warships from World War II.

Historical Information

USS Baltimore (CA-68) belonged to the Baltimore class, a series of heavy cruisers built for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was launched in July 1942 and commissioned a year later. During the war, USS Baltimore participated in operations in the Pacific, taking part in the escort of aircraft carriers and the bombardment of islands such as Saipan, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The effectiveness of cruisers of this class and their modern anti-aircraft armament significantly contributed to the Allied successes in naval battles from 1943 to 1945. After the end of combat operations, the ship continued its service during the Cold War before being decommissioned.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for collections of large fleet vessels
• Country of use: United States of America – US Navy
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring precise reproduction of structural details
• Kit components: ship hull, superstructures, main and anti-aircraft armament, lifeboats, deck elements
• Glue and paints not included – required to complete the model
• Crisp, fine panel lines and deck elements provide a realistic appearance
• Category: plastic model kit

Difficulty Level and Recommendations

The Trumpeter 05724 USS Baltimore CA-68 1/700 model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5), due to its small scale and the number of details requiring precise assembly and painting. We recommend it to enthusiasts of historical warships and collectors of 1/700 scale models seeking authentic representations of famous US Navy vessels from World War II. The realistic form, perfectly fitting parts, and the possibility of customizing the paint scheme allow this kit to become a unique model that will be a highlight of any collection.