A03203V HMS Suffolk
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£15.99
Item code:
A03203V
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Product Info
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.
What's Inside
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 32
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 3.2
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 128
- Item Scale
- 1:600 Scale
- Contents (what's in the box) sets
- Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 2
- Flying Hours
- 2
Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them for reference. Humbrol Poly Cement contains butyl acetate. May casue drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid breathing vapours . Use only outdoors or in a well ventitlated area. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor if you do feel unwell. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Read label before use.