1/700 010303 Aoshima USS Wasp CV-7 Aircraft Carrier And Japanese Submarine I-19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
Excellent waterline model from newer molds. Includes aircraft and extensive decals as well as a 1/700 scale I-19 which can be assembled full hull or waterline. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread off Guadalcanal. On September 14, 1942, the I-19 was patrolling of the Solomons when the crew made visual contact with the American forces. After working into position, she fired a 6 torpedo spread. Three hit and sank the US Carrier CV-7 Wasp and the remaining three exploded against the BB North Carolina and the destroyer O'Brien. The destroyer sank and the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl till November 16, 1942. The I-19's Glen seaplane also flew night reconnaissance on February 23, 1942 over Pearl Harbor for the planned second attack by Emily flying boats on that base. She was depth-charged and sunk by DD-446 Radford on 11/25/1943 off Makin Island. It is surprising how large the I-19 is in 1/700 scale. She was 357 feet long, a very big submarine at the time.
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