Trumpeter 1/350 Scale HMS Kent F78 Type 23 Frigate Model Kit
This highly detailed ship kit, including photo etched parts and display stand make this a must for any ship builders collection The Type 23 frigate is a class of frigate serving with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. All the ships are named after British Dukes, thus the class is also known as the Duke class. The first Type 23 was commissioned in 1989, and the sixteenth, HMS St Albans was launched in May 2000 and commissioned in June 2002. The combination of Merlin helicopters with their advanced anti submarine equipment, and Sonar 2087, has according to the Royal Navy, re-affirmed its reputation as a leader in anti-submarine warfare. HMS Kent F78 was commissioned on 8 June 2000 and was the first ship to enter Royal Navy service in the 21st Century The kit consists of over 420 parts Detailed hull w/accurate design 1 EH-101 and 1 HAS-3 helicopters with fine details included. photo-etched frets for antenna etc. Contains display stand Length 380mm Beam 46.8mm Suitable for ages 14+ Starter Paint Pack Includes: 7 x 17ml Vallejo model paints. Vallejo paints are supplied in plastic bottles of 17ml with an eyedropper device which keeps paint from drying and prevents spills. The model color range has been specifically developed for adherence on difficult surfaces such as metal and plastic, but the product is not toxic, not flammable, and does not give off noxious fumes. Please note: The paint packs offered are only our suggestion from the box art and will not match directly with the instructions found within the kit. Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83) Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.
