Foreart Plastic Model Kit
HMS Sheffield Type 42 Guided Missile Destroyer Batch I (1/350) 3001
This 1/350 scale Foreart kit depicts the HMS Sheffield, the first of the Royal Navy’s Type 42 guided missile destroyers. Built to provide fleet air defence, the Type 42 class played a vital role in Cold War naval strategy. This kit captures the sleek lines, radar systems, and missile armament of the Batch I variant with exceptional precision and detail, making it a centrepiece for maritime model collections.
- 1/350 scale plastic model kit
- Detailed hull and superstructure with fine surface details
- Includes decals for accurate markings
- Etched parts and clear bridge sections for enhanced realism
- 3D printed radar and metal barrel for added accuracy
History:
The HMS Sheffield (D80) was the lead ship of the Type 42 guided missile destroyer class, commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1975. Designed primarily for air defence, it was equipped with the Sea Dart missile system alongside radar and gunnery systems to protect task forces from aerial threats. The Sheffield gained lasting historical significance during the Falklands War in 1982, where it tragically became the first British warship lost in action since World War II after being struck by an Exocet missile. Despite its loss, the Type 42 destroyer class went on to serve the Royal Navy for decades, providing crucial fleet protection and evolving through successive Batches. The HMS Sheffield remains a symbol of both modern naval warfare and the sacrifices of the Royal Navy.
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
