Foreart Plastic Model Kit
HMS Coventry Type 42 Guided Missile Destroyer Batch I (1/350) 3002
This 1/350 scale Foreart kit reproduces HMS Coventry, a Batch I Type 42 guided missile destroyer of the Royal Navy. Designed for fleet air defence, the Type 42 destroyers were equipped with the Sea Dart missile system and played a crucial role during the Cold War. This kit captures the sleek hull lines, detailed radar and sensor arrays, and authentic armament of Coventry, offering a highly detailed and historically significant model build.
- 1/350 scale plastic model kit
- Accurate reproduction of the Type 42 destroyer HMS Coventry
- Includes decals for authentic markings
- Etched parts for fine detail enhancements
- 3D printed radar and clear bridge components
- Metal barrel for added realism
History:
HMS Coventry (D118) was commissioned in 1978 as part of the Batch I series of Type 42 guided missile destroyers. Designed around the Sea Dart missile system, Coventry provided critical air defence for Royal Navy task groups. The ship gained lasting historical significance during the Falklands War in 1982, where it served valiantly before being lost in action on 25 May after sustaining bomb hits during an air attack. Despite her loss, Coventry’s service highlighted the importance of modern missile destroyers in fleet defence and underscored the bravery of her crew. The Type 42 class went on to serve as the backbone of Royal Navy destroyer forces for decades, until replaced by the Type 45 class in the 2000s.
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
