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Modelik 22_05 US Light AA cruiser USS OAKLAND

US Light AA cruiser USS OAKLAND - Image 1
Scale: 1:200
Manufacturer: Modelik
Product code: mod22_05
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ManufacturerModelik
Product codemod22_05
Weight:0.37 kg
Scale1:200
Added to catalog on:26.1.2007
Tags:USS-Oakland

Number of paper sheets with parts to cut out,size of the kit: 12 x A3
Number of constuction pictures: 8 x A3
Difficulty level of the model in 1-5 scale (1-very simple, 5-very complicated): 5
Computer preperation of the project scale: 1:200
growth of the constructed model: 826 mm

USS Oakland (CL-95) was an American light cruiser of the Second World War. The keel for this unit was laid in 1941, the launch took place in November 1942, and commissioning for service in the US Navy - in 1943. The total length of the ship was 165 meters and a width of 16 meters. Full displacement reached about 8,400 tons, and maximum speed - up to 32.5 knots. The main armament at the time of the launch included: 12 127 mm guns in six turrets, two guns each, 8 twin 40 mm anti-aircraft guns and 8 533 mm torpedo tubes.

USS Oakland (CL-95) was one of the Atlanta-class cruisers. Units of this type were designed and built as specialized anti-aircraft cruisers, the main purpose of which was to provide cover for their own ships' teams against enemy air attacks. Due to the very strong anti-aircraft armament, the Atlanta-type units had limited ability to combat surface and underwater targets. However, they turned out to be very successful ships, fulfilling their role well. It is worth noting that the USS Oakland was the first of the Oakland sub-type ships to have the main armament reduced by four guns, which, however, improved stability during shooting and had a positive effect on sea bravery. USS Oakland (CL-95) was built at the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation in San Francisco, California. The unit, shortly after entering service, was directed to the Pacific. In November 1943, it took part in the activities in the area of the Gilbert Islands. In January and February 1944, the ship participated in raids against the Japanese bases at Kwajalein and Truk. In the same year, the cruiser took part in the great battle of the Philippine Sea. The unit also supported US operations in Okinawa in 1945. It is worth adding that USS Oakland moored in Tokyo Bay during the signing ceremony of Japan's unconditional surrender on September 2, 1945. The unit was decommissioned in 1949.

The models are digitally printed - some adhesives can dissolve the ink! 

Paint in digital printing can be dissolved by certain types of adhesives like butaprene and similar on the same solvents. Before bonding, it is advisable to try the adhesive used on a barely visible part of the model.

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