Trumpeter 05748 USS Quincy CA-39 Scale Modellers Edition 1:700  [TP05748]

Trumpeter 05748 USS Quincy CA-39: Compact 1:700 New Orleans class model

The USS Quincy CA-39 is a New Orleans class heavy cruiser that showcases designs from the interwar period. Trumpeter's 1:700 rendition captures the busy silhouette and fitted equipment typical of ships that served throughout World War II. Over time these cruisers took on more hardware, increasing displacement as radar and anti-aircraft systems were added, and the class collectively earned 63 Battle Stars in Pacific engagements.

Why Modellers Value This Subject

The New Orleans class saw action across many major naval operations, giving the USS Quincy a notable combat record. Model builders and history minded hobbyists will find the Trumpeter 05748 USS Quincy CA-39 a rewarding project for recreating a historically significant vessel with accurate profiles and fittings.

Assembly Notes and Display Considerations

This kit provides detail that rewards careful assembly. With 188 parts, builders should prepare for small-scale rigging and fittings, while the slide-molded upper hull reduces seam work and helps produce a neat final display model.