Eduard 17033 USS Wasp LHD-1 HOBBY BOSS 1/700 – Additional Set for Plastic Model Kit

The Eduard 17033 set is designed for detailed enhancement of the 1/700 scale USS Wasp (LHD-1) plastic model kit released by HOBBY BOSS. The precise photo-etched parts are created for demanding modelers wishing to faithfully reproduce the details of this late 20th-century American amphibious assault ship.

History and Application of the USS Wasp (LHD-1)

USS Wasp (LHD-1) is the first ship of the Wasp class, an American amphibious assault dock. She entered service with the United States Navy in 1989 during the Cold War era and remains active in the contemporary US Navy fleet. The ship has participated in numerous expeditionary, humanitarian, and combat operations, including Middle Eastern conflicts and UN missions. The vessel can carry helicopters, vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and armored vehicles—making it a prime example of the modern amphibious capabilities of the US Navy.

Parameters and Contents of the Eduard 17033 Set

• Scale: 1/700
• User country: United States
• Service period: since 1989, modern times
• Material: high-quality brass sheet (photo-etching)
• Category: detail set for plastic models
• Contents: richly etched details—railings, ladders, deck fittings, carrier details, radars, additions for masts and armament
• Purpose: for enhancing the USS Wasp LHD-1 HOBBY BOSS 1/700 model

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

Eduard 17033 is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to elevate their USS Wasp model to a much higher level of historical detail. Working with photo-etched parts requires precision and basic skills in handling fine tools, so we recommend this set to modelers at difficulty level 4/5. Cyanoacrylate glue is recommended for assembly. The high quality of Eduard additions guarantees a final effect that will appeal to warship enthusiasts and collectors of US Navy miniature fleets.

Why Choose Eduard 17033?

• Realistic reproduction of LHD-1 ship details
• Irreplaceable addition for ambitious modelers interested in the US fleet
• High quality Eduard photo-etchings
• Perfect for dioramas and premium-class competition models