USS Cowpens (CVL-25) MS Blue — 1-1800 Scale Flight Deck Decal

USS Cowpens (CVL-25) MS Blue 1-1800 Scale Flight Deck Decal This 1-1800 scale flight deck decal is designed for WWII United States Navy miniature warship collections and naval wargaming.

Detailed 1-1800 scale waterslide deck decal representing USS Cowpens (CVL-25) MS Blue. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Historical Information

USS Cowpens (CVL-25), known as “The Mighty Moo,” was commissioned in May 1943 and joined the fast-carrier force in the Pacific. She participated in raids on Wake, the Marshalls and Marianas campaigns, the Philippine Sea, operations in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and final strikes against Japan. Cowpens remained with the fleet through the Japanese surrender.

Key Historical Details:

• Commissioned: 28 May 1943

• Class: Independence class

• Number in Class: 9

• Primary Theater: Pacific

• Major Operation: Wake Island; Marshall Islands; Marianas; Philippine Sea; Philippines; Iwo Jima; Okinawa

• Aircraft Complement: Approximately 30–45 aircraft, depending on wartime air-group organization

• Final Disposition: Survived World War II; decommissioned in 1947 and sold for scrapping in 1960

• Unique Detail: Nicknamed “The Mighty Moo” and among the first American carriers to enter Tokyo Bay after Japan’s surrender.

Model Compatibility

This decal is specifically sized for Ghukek miniature 3D-printed ships.

Miniatures from different manufacturers may vary in flight-deck dimensions, elevator placement, weapons positions, island location, and other structural details, so decals are not automatically interchangeable between manufacturers.