Wood Hunter W70186 USS Hornet CV-8 (Trumpeter 05727) 1/700 – wooden deck for ship model

Wood Hunter W70186 is a precisely crafted set of wooden decks dedicated to the 1/700 scale plastic model of the USS Hornet CV-8, manufactured by Trumpeter (catalog number 05727). This is a premium class product, designed for the most demanding modelers who wish to give their model the highest quality finish and a realistic appearance of the historic World War II aircraft carrier.

Historical information about USS Hornet CV-8

USS Hornet (CV-8) was a Yorktown-class American aircraft carrier that played a key role during World War II. Launched in 1940, it is best known for participating in the famous Doolittle Raid (April 18, 1942) – the first American air raid on Tokyo. The Hornet also took part in the Battle of Midway and the fighting for the Solomon Islands. The ship served in the United States Navy from 1941–1942, until it was sunk on October 27, 1942, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.

Features of the Wood Hunter W70186 set

• Scale: 1/700 – full compatibility with Trumpeter 05727 model.
• Country of use: United States (US Navy).
• Material: Natural, thinly cut self-adhesive veneered wood for an authentic deck appearance.
• Application: The set is intended to reproduce the realistic texture and coloring of the deck planks of the famous USS Hornet aircraft carrier.
• Additions: Precise laser-cutting guarantees a perfect fit for the model. The set includes elements for all deck levels.
• Product category: Model accessories, ship model details, wooden model deck.

Recommendation and application

The Wood Hunter W70186 set is an exclusive accessory that will allow any modeler to bring the USS Hornet model to the next level of detail and realism. We recommend it especially to intermediate and advanced modelers who already have some experience with assembling accessories and working with delicate veneer elements. We rate the assembly difficulty level of the deck as 3/5. Thanks to the use of a wooden deck, you will reproduce authentic materials, which will dramatically increase the display value of your model and enhance the satisfaction of your work.