US Navy light cruiser and lead ship in her class, 1948 fit. Resin kit buildable as full or waterline hull, excellent superstructure and deck surfaces plus well detailed 6" and 3" gun batteries. Also includes photo-etch parts (railings for all levels, ladders, platforms, cable reels, boat details, radars and antennae, funnel detail, life raft racks, cranes, yard/mast details and support lattices), white metal parts (screws, anchors, propeller guards, searchlights, Mk.51 directors, shaft struts, life rafts and chocks) plus brass rod (prop shafts, masts and yardarms). Completed model is approximately 23.3" long. Decals for hull markings, jack and ensigns; color painting reference throughout instructions along with 4-view overhead plan, profile, bow and stern views.