FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/700 scale plastic model aircraft kit. Launched in 1947, the Salem was the ultimate heavy cruiser. Never deployed to a combat zone, the Des Moines-class ship could make 33 knots and fire each of its 8-inch guns every six seconds. Its primary consort should have been an ammunition supply ship since it could empty the 1,200-round magazines in 15 minutes.