Academy 1/700 Uss Yorktown Cv-5 "Battle Of Midway"

Academy 1/700 USS Yorktown CV-5 “Battle of Midway” – Plastic Model Kit

The USS Yorktown (CV-5) is one of the most storied vessels in US Navy history. At the Battle of Midway in June 1942 — the pivotal turning point of the Pacific War — Yorktown’s air groups helped sink three Japanese fleet carriers before the ship herself was fatally struck by enemy aircraft and submarines. This Academy 1/700 scale kit captures the Yorktown as she appeared during that legendary engagement, with authentic markings and deck detail that honour her sacrifice.

Kit Highlights

• 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Accurately recreates USS Yorktown CV-5 in her Battle of Midway configuration (June 1942)
• Detailed flight deck, island superstructure, and hull
• Authentic US Navy markings and decals included
• Suitable for waterline or full-hull display

Kit Specifications

• Scale: 1/700
• Brand: Academy
• Subject: USS Yorktown CV-5, Battle of Midway, June 1942
• Glue and paint required — not included

Recommended Paints

The following Tamiya Acrylic Mini paints are recommended to complete this kit. Click each paint to add it to your order.

• XF-53 Neutral Grey — Primary hull and superstructure colour — US Navy Measure 12 camouflage base
• XF-66 Light Grey — Upper hull and island superstructure highlight tone
• XF-54 Dark Sea Grey — Lower hull shadow areas and waterline weathering
• XF-5 Flat Green — Flight deck non-skid surface — US Navy deck green
• XF-57 Buff — Deck markings, elevator outlines, and natural wood tones
• XF-7 Flat Red — Below-waterline hull anti-fouling colour
• XF-16 Flat Aluminium — Aircraft on deck, gun barrels, and metal fittings
• XF-2 Flat White — Hull identification markings and deck stripe details
• XF-1 Flat Black — Anchor chains, gun barrels, and anti-skid deck areas
• XF-69 NATO Black — Panel line washes, exhaust stacks, and deep shadow areas
• X-18 Semi-Gloss Black — Boot topping waterline band and hull below the waterline