{"product_id":"vee7021e","title":"Vee Hobby USS Houston CL-81 1944 Deluxe 1\/700 Model Kit - VEE7021E","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the USS Houston CL-81 1944 with this Vee Hobby 1\/700 Deluxe Edition plastic ship model kit. This 1944 subject is the Cleveland-class light cruiser that screened carriers and took part in Pacific operations including the Marianas campaign. Use the CL-81 hull number when choosing reference photos. Earlier Houston photographs often show the different CA-30 ship.\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 (VEE7021S) 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 — VEE7021E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale — 1\/700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject — USS Houston CL-81 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip class — Cleveland class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition — Deluxe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration — 1944\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\u003eWork from a 1944 photograph when deciding on camouflage and deck colors. Fit the deck and superstructure first, then paint the stacks and smaller gun positions separately where it improves brush access. 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-cruisers\"\u003eVee Hobby cruisers\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":67921260118090,"sku":"VEE7021E","price":97.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/vee7021e-1700-vee-hobby-uss-houston-cl-81-1944-heavy-cruiser-deluxe-version-squadron-model-models__22929.1706911764.386.513.jpg?v=1794033672","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/vee7021e","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}