{"title":"Ship \u0026 Submarine Kits","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"italeri-1-35-german-schnellboot-type-s-100","title":"Italeri 1:35 German Schnellboot Type S-100","description":"\u003cir:neweditor\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eItaleri Schnellboot S - 100 -  1:35 PRM EDITION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0\"\u003e Among the various stipulations of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 was a severe limitation of German naval construction. Small craft were not covered by these stipulations and resulted in the development of motor torpedo boats starting in the late 1920s. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0\"\u003e The design was based on a civil boat which was, however, modified to be able to transport two torpedoes: the S-1. The evolution of the design continued until it reached, in its most advanced models, 35 metres in length weighing in at 100 tonnes. Even room for secondary armaments was progressively increased. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0\"\u003e The construction was composite, with aluminium beams and wooden planking. The characteristic ironclad deckhouse appeared with the S-100 model and was a necessary response to increased Allied air superiority and to the intensified low flying air attacks being flown. The boats were primarily used to attack allied ships in the coastal areas of the British Isles, but were also used for operations in the Mediterranean and Black seas, usually under cover of dark. Starting in 1943, after great part of the Kriegsmarine had been either destroyed or immobilised, these motor torpedo boats were among the few vessels still in the water and able to perform military operations, exposing them to a progressively increasing number of battles and the consequent grave losses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ir:neweditor\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128865743171,"sku":"5603","price":146.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/italeri-135-german-schnellboot-type-s100-15295-600.jpg?v=1747040172"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-78012-dd445-fletcher-u-s-destroyer","title":"Tamiya 1:350 DD445 Fletcher U.S. Destroyer 78012","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUSS Fletcher (DD-445) was the lead ship of her namesake class of destroyers, of which 175 were built during WWII, and she went on to a long and distinguished service career. Her balanced form as well as details such as her 5-inch DP gun turrets, quintuple torpedo launchers, twin 20mm anti-aircraft guns, and depth charge launchers have been accurately reproduced in this stunning model kit. The gun barrels, gun turrets, and torpedo launchers are all movable to enable dynamic posing. A display stand with name plate is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eLength: 327mm, Beam: 35mm_\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128865874243,"sku":"78012","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/71sbQqIsURL._AC_UF894_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1787823011"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-uss-enterprise-aircraft-carrier","title":"Tamiya 1:350 USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCommissioned in 1961, the USS Enterprise was nicknamed the \"Big E\" and was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This assembly kit depicts the ship as she appeared after she completed her refit in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe kit features excellent engineering and a high level of detail throughout, with approximately one hundred parts used to recreate the bridge alone. Parts for various vehicles as well as forty aircraft are included for to allow for a busy flight deck and the model also comes with a stand to enable a gorgeous display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128866365763,"sku":"780075","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-1350-uss-enterprise-aircraft-carrier-29644-600.jpg?v=1747040187"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-japanese-destroyer-yukikaze","title":"Tamiya 1:350 Japanese Destroyer Yukikaze 78020 plastic model kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThis Tamiya model depicts the Yukikaze as she appeared during the 1945 Ten Ichi Go operation (Battle for Okinawa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eParts included to build a waterline model or a display model with full hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eIt is possible to rotate the guns and torpedoes after assembling thanks to polycaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eABS has been used for the masts to ensure strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003ePhoto-etched parts are prepared for the ladders, radio antennas etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eMetal chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eDisplay stand included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128866758979,"sku":"78020","price":50.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-78020-zerstoerer-yukikaze-bausatz-1.jpg?v=1762345278"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-uss-new-jersey-battleship","title":"Tamiya 1:350 USS New Jersey Battleship 78028","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya 1:350 USS New Jersey Battleship (inc Photo-Etch Parts)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Big J Circa 1982:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 45,000-ton Iowa-class was the the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy. The USS New Jersey, affectionately known as the \"Big J,\" was the second ship of this class and saw service in WWII from early-1944. However, the advent of carrier airpower changed the nature of naval warfare and New Jersey was withdrawn from frontline duty after WWII in 1948. She was reactivated to participate in the Korean War and Vietnam War, but was again placed in reserve in 1969. However, thanks to President Reagan's policy of strengthening the navy, the modernization of the Iowa-class was proposed in 1981 and New Jersey was chosen as the first ship to undergo this program. She was equipped with new weaponry including Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and Phalanx CIWS as well as new radars, ECM, and other electronic systems. She served as a missile-carrying battleship until her final decommissioning in 1991 and was eventually stricken from the U.S. Navy register in 1995. USS New Jersey was then restored to become a floating museum in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAbout the Model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★1\/350 scale plastic assembly kit depicts the USS New Jersey as she appeared in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Length: 774mm, Beam: 94.5mm, Height: 182mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★The superstructure and slender hull with clipper bow are accurately reproduced. Screw shafts are made from stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★The modern equipment including Tomahawk and Harpoon missile launchers as well as Phalanx CIWS are highly detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Comes with parts to depict two SH-60B Seahawk helicopters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Other accessories include two 1\/350 scale 16-inch shells and two Tomahawk missiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Decals are included to depict the helicopter pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e★Full hull model display stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128867742019,"sku":"78028","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-1350-uss-new-jersey-battleship-19498-600.jpg?v=1747040197"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-350-hms-hood","title":"Trumpeter 1:350 HMS Hood Plastic Model Kit 05302","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength 749.4 mm Beam 59.5mm \u003c\/b\u003e Parts 533 pcs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHMS HOOD Length overall: 262.3m Beam: 32.0m Displacement: 42560t The third and last HOOD was the mighty battle cruiser, which was laid down in 1915 as a class of four, and finally completed until 1920. Certainly she was the most powerful warship of her day and her displacement of 41,200 tons made far and away the heaviest capital ship in the world for Twenty years. In September 1940, Hood spent the winter of 1940-41 on patrols in the northern waters around Iceland watching over any attempted break out by German heavy units. She was thus still employed in May 1941 when Bismarck and Prince Eugen got through the Patrols. Hood and the brand new battleship the Prince of Wales were dispatched to intercept and destroy the German Ships before they broke loose on the British Convoy routes. 24 May 1941, fire was opened at 05.52 at a range of 25,000 yards and Hood and the Prince of Wales were steering towards Bismarck to close the range. The German ship at once replied very accurately and on her third salvo she hit Hood close to the main mast setting her on fire. At 05.55 the British ships began to turn broadside on to the Germans to enable all guns to open fire. As they did so Bismarck fifth salvo struck Hood with devastating effect. A thousand feet high explosion tore her apart and she split in two sinking in less than two minutes. There were only three survivors from her crew of 1,415.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eItem No 05302  HMS HOOD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eScale 1:350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePhoto Etched Parts Photo etched radars, ladders and rope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTotal Sprues 8pcs sprues plus lower hull, upper hull, 4 decks and waterline plate and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint Schemes 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eReleased Date n\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMore Features Either waterline version or full hull version can\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128868168003,"sku":"05302","price":105.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/trumpeter-1350-hms-hood-3013516-600.jpg?v=1747040207"},{"product_id":"very-fire-1-350-uss-birmingham-light-cruiser-cl-62","title":"Very Fire 1:350 USS Birmingham Light Cruiser CL-62 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eUSS Birmingham is a United States Cleveland-class light cruiser named  for the City of Birmingham, Alabama, the \"Pittsburgh of the South\" was laid down at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company of Newport News. Virginia on 17 February 1941  and launched  on 20 March 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe took part in many WWII battles and was eventually scrapped in the late 1950's at Long Beach, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Very Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128868528451,"sku":"VF350921","price":75.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/very-fire-1350-uss-birmingham-light-cruiser-cl62-19633-600.jpg?v=1747040217"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-hms-prince-of-wales-battleship","title":"Tamiya 1:350 HMS Prince Of Wales British Battleship Plastic Model Kit 78011","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHMS Prince of Wales took part in a number of important actions early in WWII such as the hunt for the German battleship Bismarck. She later had the misfortune to become one of the first capital ships to be sunk by airpower when she was sunk by Japanese bombers together with HMS Repulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis assembly kit depicts the ship as she appeared during the fateful Battle of Malaya in December 1941. Differences from HMS King George V, such as the bridge area and anti-aircraft armament, have been replicated. The kit also comes with parts to depict her Supermarine Walrus seaplane as well as Japanese G3M and G4M bombers (1 each).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eComes with a display stand with name plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128868659523,"sku":"78011","price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-1350-hms-prince-of-wales-battleship-15772-600.jpg?v=1747040221"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-78019-japanese-navy-submarine","title":"Tamiya 1:350 I-400 Japanese Navy Submarine 78019","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOverall length  348.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAccurately reproduced large hangar tube and offset positioned conning tower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePhoto-etched parts depict crane arm and aircraft propellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIncludes special display base\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128869085507,"sku":"78019","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-1350-78019-japanese-navy-submarine-29575-600.jpg?v=1747040231"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-heavy-cruiser-chikuma","title":"Tamiya 1\/350  Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma Plastic Model Kit 78027","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThis is a highly detailed scale model assembly kit replica in 1\/350 scale of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe Chikuma was completed in May 1939 as the second ship of the Tone-class. She was the final heavy cruiser to be built by the Japanese Navy and featured a distinctive design which concentrated four twin 20.3cm main gun turrets forward of the bridge in order to allow unimpeded launching of her six floatplanes from the aft deck during battle. Chikuma often accompanied the Japanese Navy's aircraft carriers since her floatplanes provided considerable reconnaissance capabilities to the fleet, and she was present at such important engagements as the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. She continued to serve valiantly until her demise at the hands of U.S. carrier aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e1\/350 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Chikuma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eLength: 576mm, beam: 71mm. The sharp form of the ship has been accurately reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe model depicts the Chikuma in early-war form, prior to being refitted with additional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eDifferences from the Tone such as the signal lights and rangefinder antennas are faithfully depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe ship's hull separates into port and starboard parts, and the one-piece lower hull helps to produce the form of the beautiful bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe turrets feature precision moulded panel lines and radiator slits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eParts such as masts and antennas are made from strong ABS plastic parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eBridge windows and searchlight lenses are reproduced with clear plastic parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eMetal parts depict anchor chains and propeller shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eNakajima E8N and Kawanishi E7K floatplanes can be set on the deck. Display stands for depicting aircraft in flight are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eFull hull model display stand included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128869347651,"sku":"78027","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-1350-heavy-cruiser-chikuma-31993-600.jpg?v=1747040236"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-350-ijns-kagero-destroyer","title":"Tamiya 1:350 IJNS Kagero Destroyer Plastic Model Kit 78032","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe Kagero was completed in November 1939, the lead ship of the Kagero class of destroyers that was the first constructed by the Japanese after their exit from the London Naval Treaty in 1937. The Kagero class packed a heavy punch with three twin 12.7cm gun placements and two 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes, and combined that with a top speed of 35 knots, plus a range of 5,000nmi at 18 knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThe Kagero took part in some of the most renowned actions on the seas in WWII, including the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Battle of Midway in 1942, and major assasults on Rabaul and Colombo. Although largely starved of opportunities to show what it could do, in the November 1942 Battle of Tassafaronga the Kagero used its Type 93 \"Long Lance\" torpedoes to great effect, together with eight other vessels scoring hits on the US ships Minneapolis, New Orleans, Pensacola and Northampton, crippling and eventually sinking the latter. Many of her sorties were otherwise made ferrying reinforcements and supplies to Japanese bases. She met her end in May 1943, sunk by mines in the Blackett Strait off of Kolombangara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Standard displacement: 2,000t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Length: 118.5m, Beam: 10.8m ★Output: 52,000hp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Top Speed: 35 knots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Armament: L\/50 12.7cm twin guns x3, 61cm quadruple torpedo tubes x2, 25mm twin guns x2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThis is a 1:350 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Kagero, lead ship of the class named for her which fought on the front line for the Japanese Navy from the early stages of the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Length: 338mm, width: 31mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Features left\/right hull pieces with fine depiction of hull panel joints and degaussing cable. ★Photo-etched parts recreate funnel mesh, loop antenna, paravane crane, propeller guards, ladders and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Metal anchor chains and propeller shafts provide a highly realistic air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Clear parts are used to depict bridge windows and searchlight lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Superstructures feature crisp molding for a detailed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★ABS resin parts are used for masts and flag poles, with a jig provided to ensure proper assembly of tripod mast parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e★Poly caps in parts such as main gun positions, torpedo tubes and rudder allow natural movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128869445955,"sku":"78032","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/tamiya-1350-ijns-kagero-destroyer-25035-600.jpg?v=1747040240"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-350-hms-exeter","title":"Trumpeter 1:350 HMS Exeter Plastic Model Kit 05350","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e1:350 scale plastic model kit from Trumpeter, requires paint and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e17 sprues - Hull and Decks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eL: 500.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e W: 49.7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e Total parts: 330+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53128869871939,"sku":"05350","price":77.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/images_80757d4a-6875-4592-9bdb-60c2f5844389.jpg?v=1787822605"},{"product_id":"z9044-arktika-russian-nuclear-icebreaker","title":"Zvezda 1\/350 Arktika Russian Nuclear Icebreaker Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe newest Russian icebreaker “ Arktika” is the lead ship of a new class and was commissioned in October 2020 in Murmansk. 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Having rescued the crew of the badly-damaged USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, it remained alongside to assist with repairs when the ships were attacked by a Japanese I-168 submarine, the Hammann eventually taking a torpedo and sinking. The Tamiya model kit faithfully captures all the details of this historic ship. Tamiya's designers have taken great care in researching the archives to bring the avid modeler the most accurate scale model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54341420253507,"sku":"31911","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/31911_1.jpg?v=1775745631"},{"product_id":"tamiya-31460-1-700-japanese-navy-destroyer-shimakaze","title":"Tamiya 31460 1\/700 Japanese Navy Destroyer Shimakaze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shimakaze was a destroyer that once could boast being one of the fastest on the seas at 40.9 knots, thanks to 75,000hp from her steam turbines. Her quintuple torpedo launchers were designed especially for her. While 16 ships were originally planned for her class, she ended up the only one of her kind. 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It was a glorious first battle, with all the attack squadrons returning home with great success. This was followed by the Battle of Ceylon in April 1947 and the Battle of the Coral Sea in May, sinking the British aircraft carrier Hermis and the American aircraft carrier Lexington, respectively. 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The next morning, the Bismarck was finally surrounded by the British fleet. 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