Airfix Vintage Classics: HMS Cossack (Tribal class destroyer) (1:600)

Vintage Classics: HMS Cossack (Tribal class destroyer) Experience the storied legacy of HMS Cossack with this 1:600 scale Vintage Classics model kit, featuring 41 meticulously crafted plastic components. As one of the 16 notable British Tribal Class destroyers, HMS Cossack was a formidable and well-armed ship that joined the Royal Navy's fleet at the onset of the Second World War, enhancing their naval strength. This Skill Level 2 kit is designed for modellers aged 8 and up, offering a detailed representation of one of the Royal Navy's most distinguished warships. Key Features: 1:600 scale model with 41 precision plastic components Skill Level 2 - ideal for modellers aged 8 years and older Represents one of the 16 renowned British Tribal Class destroyers Contains parts to assemble the advanced and heavily armed HMS Cossack Includes a single authentic World War Two era paint scheme History: HMS Cossack was part of the Royal Navy's esteemed Tribal Class destroyers, marking a significant leap in naval prowess upon her commissioning. These ships were engineered as robust, heavily armed vessels, capable of handling the demands of contemporary naval engagements. The ship gained enduring recognition in February 1940 during the dramatic Altmark Incident. Her crew courageously boarded the German supply vessel Altmark in Norwegian waters, freeing over 300 Allied sailors who had been captured during the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee's prior commerce raiding activities in the Atlantic. This bold action exemplified the Royal Navy's tenacity and was one of the early notable achievements of the Second World War. HMS Cossack remained active throughout the war, taking part in various missions and convoy escorts, symbolising the bravery and resolve of the Royal Navy during Britain's most challenging times. The Tribal Class destroyers proved to be formidable combatants, combining substantial firepower with the agility and speed required for modern naval warfare. This Vintage Classics kit offers modellers the chance to recreate this historic ship, capturing the unique design and essence of one of the Royal Navy's most celebrated destroyers from the Second World War era.

Airfix Vintage Classics: HMS Suffolk (County class cruiser) (1:600)

Vintage Classics: HMS Suffolk (County class cruiser) This 1:600 scale model kit of HMS Suffolk captures the essence of the County-class heavy cruiser, which played a crucial role in tracking the Bismarck in the Denmark Strait during May 1941. Comprising 128 components, this Skill Level 2 kit is designed for modellers aged 8 and up, providing a faithful depiction of one of the Royal Navy's key warships from the Second World War.  The kit includes two paint options, enabling you to replicate specific configurations from the ship's notable wartime service. Part of the Airfix Vintage Classics collection, this plastic model kit combines nostalgia with historical precision, celebrating a classic design from Airfix's storied past. Key Features: 1:600 scale model kit with 128 plastic components Skill Level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and older Includes two genuine paint schemes Recreates HMS Suffolk's 1941 wartime configuration Part of the esteemed Battle of Bismarck series Vintage Classics design honouring Airfix heritage Accurate depiction of a County-class heavy cruiser History: HMS Suffolk was a distinguished County-class heavy cruiser in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. In May 1941, she was instrumental in the Battle of the Denmark Strait and the eventual sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. Suffolk engaged the enemy battleship twice and, with her advanced radar systems, successfully tracked the Bismarck through the Denmark Strait's challenging waters. This vital surveillance allowed Suffolk to maintain contact with the enemy, providing crucial intelligence that enabled other Royal Navy units to intercept Bismarck.  The ship's role was pivotal in one of the war's most renowned naval battles, ultimately leading to the demise of Germany's most formidable warship and safeguarding Atlantic convoys from potential threats.

Airfix Vintage Classics: HMS Ajax (1:600)

HMS Ajax - 1:600 Scale Includes: - Plastic kit - Hull and deck detail - Seperate turret/gun details - Radar parts - Waterslide transfers/decals for the following:   - HMS Ajax, Battle of the River Plate, South Atlantic, December, 1939. - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - Length - 28.8cm - Width - 2.8cm - 91 parts - 1:600 Scale Ship information: HMS Ajax was a British Leander-class light cruiser first launched in March 1934. It was a vessel with an illustrious career. Perhaps her most famous action came at the beginning of the Second World War when she led an engagement against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic, which led to the scuttling of the mighty Kriegsmarine surface raider.

Tamiya Bismarck with stand (1:350)

Bismarck with stand The most powerful battleship in the world in 1941 when she sailed to raid Allied shipping in the North Atlantic with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. After being spotted by the Royal Navy she was shadowed and then engaged. In this engagement the Bismarck sank HMS Hood. She was then damaged by at least one torpedo from attacking Swordfish, slowing her down. She was eventually sunk by torpedoes fired from Royal Naval ships with the loss of almost 1,900 crew. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Hull and body extensively detailed - Gunner and turrets accurately portrayed - Deck and antenna detail - Waterslide transfers/decals - Display stand - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:350 Scale

Airfix RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat (1:72)

RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Full details of the outside deck, hull and fittings are included - Fully detailed interior by removing the cabin roof - Waterslide transfers/decals will allow any one of the current operational RNLI Severn class lifeboats to be modelled.  - Requires glue and paint to complete NOT included Dimensions:   - Length - 23.6cm   - Width - 7.8cm - 234 Parts - 1:72 scale Ship information: The Severn class lifeboat is the largest lifeboat in the RNLI fleet introduced in 1995. As an all-weather vessel, she can take on the worst sea conditions and comes into her own on long offshore searches and rescues. When lives are at risk out at sea, time is of the essence.  With a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 250 nautical miles, the Severn class lifeboat can reach casualties fast in calm or rough seas. She carries a small powered Y boat, ideal for rescues near rocks and shallow waters, and can be launched using the Severn's integral crane. A minimum of £1.60 from the sale of this product will be paid in support of the RNLI.  Payments are made to RNLI (Sales) Ltd (which pays all its taxable profits to the RNLI, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (20003326), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man and the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney, of West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ).