Airfix HMS Hood Royal Navy Warship Kit A04202V buy Airfix are 1/600 Scale Military Warship Plastic Model Kits. This Airfix A04202V HMS Hood kit contains 133 Pieces, requires painting & is suitable/recommended for Skill level 3. This 1/600 scale HMS Hood Warship Airfix model also has a finished length of 430 mm & a width of 53 mm. HMS Hood, the largest warship in the world when launched in 1918. She was the pride of the Royal Navy on sailing to intercept the Bismarck in May 1941. After making contact with the German battleship she, with HMS Prince of Wales opened fire. The Bismarck returned fire and with her 5th salvo hit the Hood a fatal blow and she sunk within two minutes. Only three crew from her total of 1,500 survived. Paints Glues & Brushes not included with this kit. Airfix 1/600 Scale Military Warship Models are Collectable & fun to build, plastic kit building makes a fantastic hobby for kids & adults and are also available in a range of scales & subjects to suit many skill levels from age 8 and above. Skill level 1 is ideal if you are new to plastic kit modelling & Level 4 if you are a more experienced kit modeller. Airfix was first founded by Nicholas Kove, a Hungarian businessman in 1939 and is now the UK's oldest brand of scale model plastic kits & have been producing quality plastic kits on a large scale for modelers since 1952. Over the years the Airfix brand passed through many companies, until Hornby took ownership in November 2006. Airfix Plastic Model Kits offer great benefits to children, they learn to follow instructions, learn patience, educational & enjoyable great for hand to eye coordination & practical construction skills, Airfix Kits also give children the opportunity to be creative. Children will be proud of their finished model which can be displayed or played with. Skill Level 3, Unpainted Airfix British Royal Navy Military Warship Model Kits. 1/600 Scale HMS Hood. Airfix A04202V. |