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Unassembled steel sheets for a detailed USS Midway aircraft carrier model kit

Metal Earth

Metal Earth USS Midway CV-41 Aircraft Carrier Model Kit 113 Parts Challenging Difficulty

SKU CH-BQ6C-12GZZ

A challenging 113-part steel kit builds a highly detailed, officially licensed USS Midway CV-41 model measuring 8.27 by 2.24 by 1.38 inches without glue or paint

  • Product typeAircraft Carrier
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • True-to-scale detail on a 113-part steel kit
  • Challenging build suited for adult hobbyists
  • Officially licensed USS Midway CV-41 replica
  • No glue or paint required for assembly
  • Assembled size 8.27 by 2.24 by 1.38 inches

Metal Earth USS Midway CV-41 Model Kit

This officially licensed steel model kit reproduces the historic USS Midway aircraft carrier in true-to-scale detail. It arrives brand new in its original unopened packaging and contains 113 precision-etched parts. The finished model measures approximately 8.27 inches long, 2.24 inches wide and 1.38 inches high. No glue or paint is required, though tweezers or similar tools are recommended for assembly.

Challenging difficulty for experienced builders

The kit is rated at a challenging difficulty level and is intended for adult hobbyists and collectors who enjoy intricate metal construction. Builders seeking a quick or simple project, or those who prefer snap-fit plastic kits, should look at something else. The model features a detailed exterior with no interior openings, making it a display piece rather than a playable toy. It suits enthusiasts of naval history and scale modelling who have patience and steady hands.

113-part steel sheet construction

The single specification that decides suitability is the 113-part count combined with the challenging difficulty rating. This parts count and complexity level demand prior experience with Metal Earth or similar laser-cut steel kits. Assembled dimensions of 8.27 by 2.24 by 1.38 inches confirm a substantial display model. Buyers must be comfortable manipulating numerous small metal tabs and following detailed instruction diagrams without adhesive.

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Price $17.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMetal Earth
Product typeAircraft Carrier
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

How are the 113 steel parts attached without glue, and what step do builders often rush?

Parts connect by folding tabs into matching slots on the metal sheets; the step people rush is fully creasing each tab with tweezers before moving to the next piece, which keeps the carrier's hull aligned.

What upkeep will the finished USS Midway model need over time?

Only occasional dusting with a soft brush is required; the pre-coloured steel does not need paint touch-ups or protective coatings if kept in a stable indoor environment.

At roughly 8.27 inches long, what physical limit appears first when the model is handled frequently?

The thin folded tabs securing the flight-deck edges can bend or fatigue if the carrier is lifted by the deck instead of the hull, so always support the base when moving it.

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