Barcode: 0 89195 87110 7
Case Pack: 24 pieces per master carton
Box Size: 7.9" x 15.7" x 2.6"
Cyber-Hobby is releasing another ship kit, this time of USS New York (LPD-21),
the fifth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock vessel to be built. The
highly detailed kit is made in 1/700 scale. This kit’s being launched to coincide
with the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as the original ship has a close
connection to that tragic day ten years ago. USS New York was partially constructed
from 6.8 tons of steel salvaged from the rubble of the World Trade Centre in
New York, and it was specifically named in memory of victims of the September
11 attack. Constructed by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, this LPD can carry
up to 700 Marines as well as LCAC hovercraft and MV-22B Osprey aircraft. USS
New York was commissioned into the US Navy on November 7, 2009.
USS New York is a brand new tooling from Cyber-Hobby. The model comes with
two hulls that allow either a waterline or full-hull version to be built. There
is widespread use of slide-mold technology in the creation of this plastic ship,
which results in a model that’s easy to assemble but yet one that doesn’t lack
any essential detail. The hull is slide molded as a single component, and parts
are cleverly separated to ensure maximum detail. The main superstructure, for
example, is a single piece. An assortment of photo-etched parts includes items
like the safety net around the landing deck. Cyber-Hobby also supplies helicopters,
an LCAC hovercraft and even MV-22 Ospreys to populate the 1/700 scale replica.
With a ship model that’s a breeze to assemble, USS New York is ready to take
on terrorist or state enemies anywhere!
