Tamiya Waterline Series
Tamiya British Battle Cruiser HMS Repulse (1/700)
This 1/700 scale model assembly kit recreates the British battle cruiser HMS Repulse as she appeared in December 1941. Launched in 1916 and modernised in the inter-war period, Repulse served with distinction through both world wars. In WWII, she operated in the Atlantic and was later deployed to the Far East as part of Force Z alongside HMS Prince of Wales. On 10 December 1941, both ships were sunk by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Malaya, marking a pivotal moment in naval warfare history.
- 1/700 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Length: approx. 329mm
- Accurate depiction of Repulse’s final configuration in 1941
- Includes detailed gun turrets with polycaps for rotation
- Features Supermarine Walrus reconnaissance aircraft
- Suitable for pairing with HMS Prince of Wales and E-class destroyers to recreate Force Z
- Ideal for historical naval dioramas and collections
This model offers a historically significant addition to any naval modeller’s fleet, capturing the elegance and vulnerability of early WWII British capital ships.
