USS Northampton
35042
Northampton
Class Heavy Cruiser
CA26 USS Northampton
$215.95
USS Northampton is a leader of heavy "treaty
cruisers" built during the 1930's.
Northampton saw action early and often in 1942. At the side of Enterprise and
Hornet, Northampton took part in the famous Doolittle raid in April 1942. She
fought in the naval battles surrounding Guadalcanal during the months of August
to November 1942. She was lost on November 30, 1942.
The Blue Water Navy kit is the first and still only kit of
this ship on the
market today. 
Measuring 20.5 inches long, this kit is highly detailed. The upper hull is cast
as a single piece casting split at the waterline so the modeler can have a
choice as to build a full hull or waterline model. all the large parts, turrets,
bridge, and smoke stacks are cast in resin. All small parts are cast in fine
pewter. An extensive photo etched brass sheet is included to finish the kit.
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Shots of CA-26 USS Northampton Kit |
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 Aft Deck |
 Forward Deck |
 Aft Hull |
 Forward Hull |
 Profile |
 Profile |
 Resin Boats and Guns |
 Photo-etch #1 |
 White Metal Parts |
 Resin Parts |
 Photo-etch #2 |
 Photo-etch #3 |