Hasegawa 1/72 SOC-3 Seagull Battleship Observation Squadron Two Kits in the Box

The original version of the SOC Seagull made its maiden flight as the XOC-1 in April 1934. A later development flew under the nomenclature XSOC-1, and it was this version that was first deployed with active units as the SOC-1 in November 1935. First seeing service as seaplanes operating from light cruisers, heavy cruisers, battleships and seaplane tenders, a later, wheeled version of the Seagull was produced which could operate from carriers and land bases. The main wings of the Seagull could be folded backwards for onboard storage, and it was armed with two 7.62mm machine guns, one forward-firing mounted on the cowling and the other firing from the rear cockpit on a swivel mount. One 45kg bomb could be carried under each wing.

Molded in gray and clear plastic; includes parts for 2 planes and decals.

This kit replicates the aircraft that were deployed on the US Navy battleships Colorado and New York.

The kit includes two aircraft: a land-based version equipped with landing gear and a seaplane version equipped with floats.

Decals

• Land-based aircraft type: "4-O-4" aircraft belonging to the 4th Observation Squadron aboard the battleship Colorado.
• Seaplane variant: "5-O-8," belonging to the 5th Observation Squadron aboard the battleship New York