{"product_id":"4545782119886","title":"1\/700 U.S. Navy Nuclear Guided Missile Cruiser U.S.S. Long Beach CGN-9","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n ●Reproduces the USS Long Beach, the first nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy, in 1\/700 scale.\u003cbr\u003e●Can be assembled as either a full-hull or waterline type.\u003cbr\u003e●Accurately models the superstructure of the hull, including the uniquely shaped bridge.\u003cbr\u003e●Radar and other parts are reproduced with photo-etched parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Reproduces the distinctive shape of the USS Long Beach, the first nuclear-powered cruiser of the United States Navy.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the USS Long Beach, the first nuclear-powered cruiser of the United States Navy, in 1\/700 scale.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the actual ship\u003cbr\u003eThe USS Long Beach was commissioned in September 1961 as the first nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser designed after World War II. It is also known for forming the world's first nuclear-powered combat force, Task Force 1, along with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Bainbridge (CGN-25). Characterized by its unique style with a massive box-shaped bridge equipped with a phased array radar, it was initially equipped only as a missile ship with no other armament. However, after commissioning, at the request of President Kennedy, two 5-inch .38 caliber guns were mounted in the center of the hull. In addition, it was equipped with Terrier and Talos anti-aircraft missiles. Major refits were carried out in 1979 and again from 1980 to 1983, changing the electronic equipment and armament. Powerful armament such as Tomahawk missiles, Phalanx CIWS, and Harpoon missile launchers were added. It enjoyed a long service life from the Vietnam War to the Gulf War, and was decommissioned in 1995. \u003cbr\u003eAbout the model\u003cbr\u003eThe model is a 1\/700 scale reproduction of the US Navy nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser, USS Long Beach (CGN-9), before its refit. The unique style with a slim hull and a massive box-shaped bridge is modeled with a finished length of approximately 300mm. You can choose to assemble either a full-hull model that reproduces the entire hull, including the bottom, or a waterline model that reproduces the part above the waterline. You can also choose to build it in its 1961 commissioning state before the 5-inch guns were installed, or in its state after the 5-inch guns were installed. The phased array radar mounted on the surface of the box-shaped bridge is also realistically represented. In addition, the 5-inch gun turrets and barrels are reproduced using slide molding. The muzzle of the gun barrel is open and can move up and down even after assembly. Furthermore, the armament such as missiles and ASROC SUM launchers are also delicately modeled. Etched parts such as radar and ladders are also provided to enhance the realism of the finished product. Enjoy the impressive style of the Long Beach, a solitary nuclear-powered ship with no sister ships. Dragon also models the Cold War-era guided-missile cruiser USS Chicago and the nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser USS Arkansas in the same scale. It would be fun to build them all together. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: DRAGON\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: DR7091\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/700\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4545782119886\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Notes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n ・Release date, price, product name, etc. may change without notice. Please understand. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46660206854302,"sku":"4545782119886","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4545782119886.webp?v=1774981685","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4545782119886","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}