1:1250 St. Louis Class Light Cruiser

The St.Louis class cruisers were a class of 2 ships of the United States Navy. The St.Louis carried a total of 5 triple 6-inch guns turrets, a total of 15 guns . More than any other standard USN cruiser.

The St.Louis (CL-49) and Helena (CL-50) are considered a sub-class of the Brooklyn's, with improved AA, had a modified machinery layout, a different aft deck-house and the first US Cruisers to be armed with twin 5-inch (127mm)/38-cal guns.

The Helena (CL-50) was torpedoed and sunk July 1943 during the Battle of Kula gulf. St.Louis survived WW2 and served for a couple of years in the Brazilian navy. (1951 ~ 1976)
 
The printed example is in 1:1000th scale. NOTE: The base is not included
 
This model is printed under license from Allan's Corner.