Italeri 5534 - Scale 1/720 U.S.S. George H.W. Bush CVN 77 detailed model kit  [IT-5534S]

Italeri 5534 - 1/720 U.S.S. George H.W.Bush Cvn 77
Price:
£14.63
Brand:
Italeri
Model:
IT-5534S
GTIN:
8001283055345
Condition:
Brand New
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Model overview - Italeri 5534 1/720 U.S.S. George H.W. Bush CVN 77

The Italeri 5534 kit recreates the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush CVN 77 in 1/720 scale using plastic parts, offering a compact but accurate project for modellers focused on recent naval vessels.

Historical notes and real world role

Commissioned in 2009, the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush CVN 77 is the tenth Nimitz-class carrier, reflecting modern carrier engineering. This kit allows modellers to represent a current-era supercarrier in miniature form.

Suitability and display potential

The model suits hobbyists who enjoy precise assembly and painting. When completed it presents a tidy display piece that complements collections of 20th and 21st century naval models.

Specifications

  • Scale - 1/720
  • Material - plastic parts
  • Assembly - requires glue
  • Paint - painting necessary for final appearance

What level of detail does this 1/720 kit show?

The kit captures major features such as the island, flight deck and hull lines, offering good visual accuracy at a small scale suitable for display collections.

Do I need specialist paints for the carrier?

Standard model acrylics or enamels in naval greys and deck tones are appropriate; no special proprietary paints are required to achieve a convincing finish.

How should I store the finished model?

Keep the completed model in a dust-free cabinet or on a stable shelf away from direct sunlight to preserve paint and plastic over time.

Can I add extra figures or aircraft to the deck?

You can add small scale aircraft or crew figures suitable for 1/720 to enhance realism, though careful placement is needed due to the small scale.

Where can I find upgrade parts?

Specialist retailers and online hobby shops often stock photo-etch sets, decals and small detail parts tailored to popular carrier kits for improved realism.

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