Airfix - 1:600 HMS Belfast (Vintage Classics)

This remarkable 1:600 scale replica of HMS Belfast consists of 250 components, providing a meticulous representation of a renowned Town Class Batch 3 cruiser. Tailored for model enthusiasts aged 8 and up with an intermediate skill set, this plastic kit embodies the legendary vessel now permanently stationed on the River Thames.

Key Features

• 250 components for an intricate assembly of this historic Royal Navy cruiser
• 1:600 scale model ideal for display and collectors
• Skill level 3 - designed for modellers with some building experience
• Single authentic scheme depicting HMS Belfast's wartime look
• Plastic construction enables detailed representation of this iconic warship

History

As a member of the Town Class Batch 3 cruisers, HMS Belfast participated in the Battle of the North Cape during World War II, safeguarded the Arctic convoys, and played a significant part in the D-Day operations. After undergoing refits and engaging in further conflicts such as the Korean War, she is now preserved and docked on the River Thames, close to Tower Bridge in London.

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