{"title":"Vee Hobby 1\/700 Aircraft Carrier Model Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild USS Independence CVL-22 as a compact U.S. Navy carrier display in 1\/700 scale. The Independence class was developed from cruiser hulls, giving this light carrier a narrow profile beneath its long flight deck. Vee Hobby offers Standard and Deluxe editions of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild around the flight deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest-fit the flight deck, hull and island before securing the large assemblies. Decide which areas to paint separately, and plan the order of deck masking and markings before installing nearby detail parts. Match period reference photos to the configuration you want to represent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePut together a task force\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby-cruisers\"\u003eVee Hobby light cruiser\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby-battleships\"\u003eVee Hobby battleship\u003c\/a\u003e in the same scale to show the contrast between a flight deck, a screening ship and a heavy surface combatant. Check the exact edition for box contents and the kit instructions for the assembly sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby\"\u003eVee Hobby ship model kits\u003c\/a\u003e or browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003escale model ships\u003c\/a\u003e. Stock your bench with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003ehobby paints\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003emodeling tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vee7024s","title":"Vee Hobby USS Independence CVL-22 Standard 1\/700 Model Kit - VEE7024S","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the USS Independence CVL-22 with this Vee Hobby 1\/700 Standard Edition plastic ship model kit. Independence represents the U.S. light carrier developed from a cruiser hull. Its long flight deck and offset island make a clear visual contrast with a gun-armed cruiser of the same scale. It works well as the center of a compact carrier group with escorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorking with the Standard edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the Standard release if you want to plan the finish and decide separately where to add fine detail. Check the instructions for the parts supplied with this specific kit. Compare the Deluxe edition (VEE7024E) when deciding which version to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer — Vee Hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU — VEE7024S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale — 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject — USS Independence CVL-22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip class — Independence class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition — Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration — World War II-era subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat — Unassembled plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing supplies — Model paint and cement sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild and display notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck that the flight deck sits flat before detailing the island. Plan deck markings before installing parts that will obstruct masking, and use thin paint coats to keep small surface details visible. In a fleet display, leave room around the hull so the deck layout reads clearly from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eVee Hobby aircraft carriers\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby\"\u003efull Vee Hobby range\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003escale model ships\u003c\/a\u003e. Find paints and workbench supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003ePaint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vee Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67921260281930,"sku":"VEE7024S","price":52.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/vee7024s-1700-vee-hobby-uss-independence-cvl-22-standard-edition-squadron-model-models__98280.1759979360.386.513.jpg?v=1794033680"},{"product_id":"vee7024e","title":"Vee Hobby USS Independence CVL-22 Deluxe 1\/700 Model Kit - VEE7024E","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the USS Independence CVL-22 with this Vee Hobby 1\/700 Deluxe Edition plastic ship model kit. Independence represents the U.S. light carrier developed from a cruiser hull. Its long flight deck and offset island make a clear visual contrast with a gun-armed cruiser of the same scale. It works well as the center of a compact carrier group with escorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorking with the Deluxe edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Deluxe release is intended for a more involved detail build. Review its parts list before ordering separate upgrades, and plan the assembly sequence around any fine detail parts supplied in the box. Compare the Standard edition (VEE7024S) when deciding which version to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer — Vee Hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU — VEE7024E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale — 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject — USS Independence CVL-22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip class — Independence class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition — Deluxe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration — World War II-era subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat — Unassembled plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing supplies — Model paint and cement sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild and display notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck that the flight deck sits flat before detailing the island. Plan deck markings before installing parts that will obstruct masking, and use thin paint coats to keep small surface details visible. In a fleet display, leave room around the hull so the deck layout reads clearly from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby-aircraft-carriers\"\u003eVee Hobby aircraft carriers\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vee-hobby\"\u003efull Vee Hobby range\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003escale model ships\u003c\/a\u003e. 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