1/500 609 Renwal CLG-3 USS Galveston Light Cruiser - (Cleveland Class Light Cruiser converted to Galveston Missile Cruiser)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
Rare kit from the very early 1960s and still the only model ever made of this ship. Full hull model that is very finely molded and detailed for that time. Features one piece hull, display stand, full rudder and prop detail, detailed deck, forward and aft superstructures with rangefinders, gun directors, searchlights and missile radar, two twin Terrier Guided Missile launchers (with missiles) that elevate and rotate, nine 6-inch main guns that elevate individually, rotating main and secondary turrets, helicopter, full decals including draft markings and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: one secondary (5 inch) gun barrel has broken off - it is gone and can be made from pulled sprue.
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