At 1/350 scale this plastic kit builds up into a very impressive model about 35" long (89cm). It's a good boxful with well detailed instructions and decals. The massive flightdeck can be populated with the 22 aircraft models - including 6 F4J Phantoms. American carriers usually make exceptional models and this one certainly does.

The nuclear powered Nimitz commissioned in 1975, joining the Atlantic fleet, ending Enterprise's reign as largest warship in the world.