Trumpeter 06740 USS Hawaii CB-3 1/700 is a precision plastic scale model kit depicting the American Alaska-class battlecruiser in 1/700 scale. This model is a faithful miniature of the USS Hawaii (CB-3), the third vessel of the Alaska class designed for the United States Navy during World War II. Construction of the ship began on December 20, 1943, but it was never completed. There were considerations to convert the ship into a guided missile cruiser or command ship, but none of these projects came to fruition and the vessel was eventually scrapped in an unfinished state.

Short Historical Overview

The USS Hawaii represents an interesting approach by the US Navy to warship design: it was intended to be a fast and heavily armed battlecruiser, capable of engaging heavy enemy ships and providing carrier escort. Unfortunately, shifting power dynamics in the Pacific and the rising importance of air power resulted in the project being discontinued. Despite never entering service, it remains an important element of naval technology history from World War II.

• Scale: 1/700
• Categories: plastic scale model warship kit
• User country: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Included accessories: metal anchor chain, photo-etched parts, and an elegant display stand with an engraved ship’s nameplate
• Parts count: over 380
• Finished model dimensions: length 352.1 mm, width 40.2 mm
• Assembly is aided by a hull made with multi-directional slide-molding technology and intricately detailed wooden deck texture

Who is this model recommended for?

The Trumpeter 06740 USS Hawaii CB-3 1/700 model is intended for advanced modelers who value a high level of detail and historical authenticity. It’s a great challenge for naval warfare enthusiasts and collectors of US Navy World War II ships. The inclusion of photo-etched and metal accessories enhances the quality and realism of the finished model.

Build difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for those with experience building scale models using photo-etched parts.

Trumpeter guarantees a high level of detail and a carefully considered design. It’s an ideal choice for expanding your mid-20th-century warship model collection.