The USS Nimitz entered service in 1972 and is recognised as a key example of nuclear powered carrier design. With a displacement near 94,400 tons it remains one of the largest warships constructed. This Italeri 1/720 kit reduces that scale to a manageable model while preserving essential lines and proportions.
The carrier operates with several thousand personnel and roughly one hundred aircraft, giving it a complex deck plan and superstructure. The model reproduces notable fittings such as Sea Sparrow missile locations and catapult outlines, making it of interest to collectors and museum style displays.
Assembling the Italeri USS Nimitz rewards careful preparation and tidy work. Test fit parts, use appropriate adhesives and take care with fine deck features to achieve a clean, accurate result that looks good under display lighting.
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