Tamiya 31617 Model Boat Repulse Cruiser

Tamiya Waterline Series Tamiya British Battle Cruiser HMS Repulse (1/700) This 1/700 scale model assembly kit recreates the British battle cruiser HMS Repulse as she appeared in December 1941. Launched in 1916 and modernised in the inter-war period, Repulse served with distinction through both world wars. In WWII, she operated in the Atlantic and was later deployed to the Far East as part of Force Z alongside HMS Prince of Wales. On 10 December 1941, both ships were sunk by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Malaya, marking a pivotal moment in naval warfare history. 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit Length: approx. 329mm Accurate depiction of Repulse's final configuration in 1941 Includes detailed gun turrets with polycaps for rotation Features Supermarine Walrus reconnaissance aircraft Suitable for pairing with HMS Prince of Wales and E-class destroyers to recreate Force Z Ideal for historical naval dioramas and collections This model offers a historically significant addition to any naval modeller's fleet, capturing the elegance and vulnerability of early WWII British capital ships.

This item is NOT a toy and is intended for modelling use Scale - 1:700