Trumpeter 06739 USS Guam CB-2 1/700 – Plastic Battlecruiser Model

Trumpeter 06739 USS Guam CB-2 in 1/700 scale is a detailed plastic model kit representing the impressive Alaska-class battlecruiser – USS Guam CB-2. This kit is intended for modelers interested in naval subjects, the US Navy, and unique 20th-century warship designs.

• Category: plastic model kit (military ship model)
• Scale: 1/700
• Country of service: United States (US Navy)
• Material: high-quality sprue plastic, metal parts (anchor chain), photo-etched details, includes display stand and nameplate
• Number of parts: over 370; 9 sprues, hull, deck; photo-etched parts: 1
• Model dimensions: length – 352.1 mm, width – 40.2 mm
• Release date: November 2021

Brief Historical Description of USS Guam CB-2

USS Guam CB-2 was the first completed Alaska-class battlecruiser. She entered service in June 1944 during World War II. The ship served as the flagship of a cruiser squadron, providing cover for American fleet carrier groups – participating in the bombardment of the Japanese home islands. After Japan's surrender, USS Guam served in the Seventh Fleet. She was decommissioned in February 1947.

Model Features and Additional Elements

• Precisely replicated hull made with multi-directional slide molds
• Deck details with realistic wood texture
• Photo-etched parts to enhance deck and superstructure detailing
• Metal anchor chain
• Gold-plated nameplate and display stand for presentation
• Clearly separated hull lines and armament components – ideal for achieving a realistic weathering effect

Who Is It For?

This model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5), naval enthusiasts, and collectors of World War II warships. Thanks to photo-etched and detailed parts, the kit enables a highly accurate recreation of the actual ship. It's an excellent choice for historical dioramas, collections, and displays.