Tamiya 25179 CV-3 Saratoga 1/700 Precision Scale Model Kit [25179]

Tamiya 25179 - 1/700 USN Aircraft Carrier CV-3 Saratoga w/Detail Up Parts Set for Pontos Model

Price:

NZD$187.05

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

25179

GTIN:

0695633425179

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Scale Models - Military Series - Navy - Aircraft Carrier

Scale Replica: USS Saratoga CV-3 at 1/700

Model builders who focus on naval subjects will appreciate the Tamiya 25179 representation of the USS Saratoga CV-3. The kit pairs Tamiya engineering with Pontos Model photo-etched upgrades for finer surface detail.

Operational Background and Authenticity

The Saratoga had a long service record in the Pacific Theater, and this kit captures the ship's distinctive silhouette and asymmetrical features as seen during late war operations such as Iwo Jima in February 1945.

Extra Detail from Pontos Model Parts

The release includes four etched sheets to recreate railings, AA mounts, and bridge fittings. Added brass elements and a pre-colored deck plate, together with dry-transfer decals, assist in achieving a museum-quality finish.

Scale: 1/700
Length: 396mm
Photo-etch parts: Included
Decals: Included
Construction type: Assembly kit

Which materials are the upgrade parts made from?

The upgrade set combines thin photo-etched metal sheets for fine details with machined brass pieces for structural parts like gun barrels and the mast.

Is painting required for the finished model?

Yes, painting and careful weathering are needed to match the historical appearance; the kit supplies a pre-colored deck plate and decals but not full paintwork.