1:700 USS Minneapolis CA-36 (bluedeck) (For Trumpeter 05744)

Wooden deck 1:700 USS Minneapolis CA-36, the blue finish (Artwox Model)

This is an accessory, not a kit of the ship. This variant differs from the basic finish in color: instead of the natural shade of wood the deck has a blue tone. American warships often had their deck areas painted dark blue during the Second World War, which lowered their visibility when seen from above. A modeler therefore chooses, according to the state he wants to show, either the deck in natural wood or precisely this blue version. The structure of the planks stays preserved, it only shows through the color tone.

The real subject

The USS Minneapolis CA-36 was among the American heavy cruisers of the New Orleans class. On the model it is a ship with a large continuous deck area, so the choice between natural wood and blue paint changes the overall impression of the finished model considerably.

Gluing and finishing tips

With a colored veneer the main concern is protecting the surface. Avoid touching the glued area with your fingers and do not work with it over solvents, as the layer of color is more sensitive than bare wood. Before gluing, degrease the plastic and verify the fit dry. Once the deck is glued on, spraying a very fine coat of matte varnish is recommended, as it evens the shade out and protects it against rubbing during further handling of the model. Do not spray heavily and all at once, so that the veneer does not ripple. The accessory is designed for the Trumpeter 05744 kit.

Who the deck is for

• modelers who want to show a ship with the period blue painting of the deck
• builders of ship models in 1:700 scale
• those looking for a finished solution instead of laborious masking and spraying
• more experienced modelers used to work with fine accessories

The accessory is supplied on its own. The ship kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.