Trumpeter Aircraft carrier question

Thanks Sub. Are there are any materials I need to put it together like glue or paint, or does it come preprinted.

No, I don't know how many parts there are. Just use the parts you want, it doesn't matter.

Thanks. Do to know how many parts there are in an aircrfat carrier (Trumpeter Cv-2). I found one with 23 models for $25 so I think it's too good an oppurtunity to pass up.

 Actually, an aircraft carrier is fairly simple as long as you just build it straight out of the box with no frills as compared to a ship with a complicated superstructure like a destroyer or a battleship. What is hard about an aircraft carrier to me is getting all of the aircraft to look good. Submarines are a snap in comparison to a surface ship of just about any type.

Time consumption is what a hobby is all about, for that matter.

Are they hard to build or,just time consuming?

I am not aware of any Snap-Tite aircraft carrier models. Maybe a LEGO set?

I second the Revell suggestion.

Thanks Chuck. Do you know of any kits that snap together? Is a Revell kit detailed?

Trumpeter kits are notorious for being intricate and difficult to build, requiring lots of experience, but  resulting in beautiful models if done right.

For a simpler ship kit, I would look at something from Revell, but even they may not be good for beginners.  Why not try a basic airplane kit first, to get the feel of it?  Again, Revell may offer basic models.

Thanks Don. D you know any simple kits?

I can't answer any question specifically about that carrier, but I have built several kits from Trumpeter, including the CV-2.  The kits are all regular kits that require glue and paint.  They are made from styrene plastic.  You do need to be pretty good at assembling models.  Trumpeter is notorious for making parts in five pieces when other mfgs might make the part in one piece.  There is a reason for that- they do not need a draft angle, so deckhouses can be made with truly vertical walls instead of being at slight angles.

Trumpeter kits have beautiful detail and accuracy, but you need to be willing to work harder to build the model. If you are really a novice I'd suggest a few simpler kits first before going after a carrier.