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Press Release: Hasegawa 1/350 USS Gambier Bay

By Chris Banyai-Riepl

For immediate release:

THE DECORATED HERO OF THE "BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF"

The Hasegawa 1/350 scale U.S. Navy Escort Carrier U.S.S. Gambier Bay plastic model kit recreates one of the fifty Casablanca-class escort carriers produced from November, 1942 to July, 1944.  In 1944's Battle of Leyte Gulf, she (as part of Taffy 3) confronted multiple Japanese ships, including the Chikuma.  Although shrouded in smoke and fog, the Gambier Bay was struck numerous times.  During the fight, the Chikuma landed a direct hit that caused the Gambier Bay to sink.  In honor of her extraordinary heroism, the Gambier Bay was awarded four battle stars and shared Taffy 3's Presidential Unit Citation.  Offering extensive attention to detail and the superior craftsmanship for which Hasegawa is famous, the U.S.S. Gambier Bay is a must-have for every plastic kit modeler.

Features new tooling.

• Parts for six Wildcat and three Avenger carrier planes are provided for added authenticity.
• Includes markings for the U.S. Navy Task Unit 77.4.3 (Taffy 3), Battle of Leyte Gulf, Oct. 25, 1944.
• Limited time only – first production run also includes a bonus poster of the U.S.S. Gambier Bay.

Specifications:

• Length: 17.6 in (447 mm)
• Width: 3.7 in (94 mm)
• Total parts: 458

HSGS4025 1/350 Gambier Bay CVE-73 Retail:$149.99  Street:$129.99

1/350 USS Gambier Bay Basic Etching Detail Set:

• Adds lifelike detail to the Gambier Bay kit.
• Includes photo-etched handrail, safety net and nameplate parts.

HSGS7144 1/350 Gambier Bay Basic Detail kit Retail:$52.99  Street:$47.99

1/350 Scale Escort Carrier U.S.S. Gambier Bay Super Etching Detail Set:

• More ways to enhance the Gambier Bay model!
• Includes photo-etched mast, beam and radar parts, plus arresting wire, ladders, props and a nameplate.

HSGS7145 1/350 Gambier Bay Super Detail Set Retail:$84.99  Street:$74.99

1/350 Scale U.S.S. Gambier Bay Wooden Deck:

• Adhesive-backed and easy to apply, with a U.S. Navy deck blue color scheme.Includes photo-etched parts for the arresting wire's base, elevator and catapult.
• Also features a lettering sheet with white deck lines and ship's number "73" decals.

HSGS7146 1/350 Gambier Bay Wooden Deck Retail:$99.99  Street:$89.99

1/350 Scale U.S. Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft Set:

• 12 newly tooled aircraft in one exciting assortment with 159 total parts.
• Includes three SBD-5 Dauntless aircraft, six FM-2 Wildcats and three TBM-1C Avengers.
• Wildcats and Avengers can be modeled in the "holding wing" position.

HSGS7147 1/350 U.S. Carrier Based Aircraft Set Retail:$29.99  Street:$27.99

 

The 1/350 Gambier Bay and accessory parts will be available early December.

We invite you to visit:  www.hasegawausa.com