{"product_id":"tamiya-1-700-us-aircraft-carrier-yorktown-cv-5-plastic-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/700 US Aircraft Carrier Yorktown CV-5 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/700 Scale USS Yorktown CV-5 Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbyists who enjoy our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/model-train-locomotives\"\u003emodel train locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e may also appreciate this 1\/700 scale plastic model kit of the USS Yorktown CV-5, a World War II aircraft carrier. This kit recreates one of the most storied ships of the Pacific War in a compact, detailed form for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USS Yorktown was completed in September 1937 as the first ship of her class and the U.S. Navy's sixth aircraft carrier. This precise replica captures the look of this iconic vessel during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacific War Flagship:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the Pacific War began, the Yorktown became the flagship of Task Force 17 under Rear Admiral Frank J. Fletcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattle of the Coral Sea (May 1942):\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite severe damage, the ship helped halt the Japanese Navy's advance on New Guinea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattle of Midway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alongside the USS Enterprise and USS Hornet, the Yorktown helped defeat the Japanese Mobile Fleet, though she was badly damaged by torpedo and bomb hits from aircraft of the Japanese carrier Hiryu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Yorktown was sunk by torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-168.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplica of the USS Yorktown, hull designation CV-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents the carrier during WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Yorktown (CV-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/collections\/ride-on-cars\"\u003eShop all Magic Cars® ride on cars →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MagicCars","offers":[{"title":"Yes, Free Custom License Plate","offer_id":53032473231591,"sku":"25-700423","price":36.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Thanks, Not Needed","offer_id":53032473264359,"sku":"25-700424","price":36.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2245\/9711\/files\/magic-cars-tamiya-1-700-us-aircraft-carrier-yorktown-cv-5-plastic-model-kit-1.jpg?v=1794326566","url":"https:\/\/www.magiccars.com\/products\/tamiya-1-700-us-aircraft-carrier-yorktown-cv-5-plastic-model-kit","provider":"MagicCars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}