I recently completed a new model of the Trumpeter 1/700 scale US Carrier Lexington. I built her as she appeared at her last battle in the Coral Sea . I used photo-etched parts from Gold Medal Models, Flyhawk and Lion Roar. For some parts I scratch-built them with sheet plastic and copper rods.

 
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Jae Won Kim
Seoul, South Korea

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