Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit
Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 Aircraft Carrier (1/700) 06751
This 1/700 scale model kit from Trumpeter accurately recreates the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth R08, the lead ship of her class and the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy. The kit features new tooling and includes a wealth of intricate details for an authentic build experience.
- Scale: 1/700
- Kit No: 06751
- New Tooling
- 26 sprues with precision-moulded components
- Single-piece hull and deck sections for ease of assembly
- Photo-etched parts included for added realism
- Aircraft wing includes 6x F-35 and 6x EH-101 helicopters
- Dimensions: Length 400mm, Width 105.2mm
- Total parts count: 380+
This model kit captures the scale and structure of the modern carrier with impressive accuracy, making it a standout addition to any naval collection.
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) is the first of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers and represents a new era of naval power for the Royal Navy. Officially commissioned in 2017, she serves as the fleet flagship and is designed to carry up to 40 aircraft, including the advanced F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters. Her twin-island design separates ship control from air operations, increasing operational efficiency and survivability.
Constructed by a consortium of British shipbuilding companies, including BAE Systems and Babcock, HMS Queen Elizabeth was assembled at Rosyth Dockyard in Scotland. At over 280 metres in length and with a displacement exceeding 65,000 tonnes, she is the largest vessel ever built for the Royal Navy. The ship’s missions range from power projection and disaster relief to combat operations and strategic deterrence. Her 2019 maiden deployment included extensive trials with the F-35B, establishing her role at the centre of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group.
