HMS NELSON was laid down at Armstrong-Whitworth’s shipyard in Newcastle-on-Tyneon December 28th 1922, launched on September 3rd 1925, and commissioned on August 15th 1927. At the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, NELSON was serving as flagship of the Home Fleet. In March 1941 NELSON supported the landing raid on theLofotenIslands, Norway, against German factories producing fish oil and glycerine. The same year NELSON transferred to theMediterranean, taking part in one of the Malta Convoys. In November 1942, NELSON was active in the “Operation Torch” landings in French North Africa. In July 1943, NELSON supported the Allied invasion ofSicily“Operation Husky”, and theSalernolanding in September 1943. On September 29th 1943, General Dwight D Eisenhower, on behalf of the Allies, and Marshal Badoglio ofItaly signed the Italian surrender agreement aboard NELSON. In 1944, NELSON took part in the Normandy landings, subsequently transferring to the Indian Ocean to participate in the war onJapan in August and September 1945. The Japanese surrender ofMalayawas signed aboard NELSON on September 3rd 1945. After the war ended in 1945, NELSON was retired from active service and used on training duties until 1947, becoming a bombing target before being sold for scrap in 1948. Item No 03708 Item Name HMS Nelson 1944 Bar Code 9580208037080 Scale 1:200 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 1082.5mm Beam: 160mm Total Parts 1260+ Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 8 pcs Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 18 sprues Released Date 2015-01 More Features - One-piece hull made from two-directional slide molds - The Deck is a single piece casting - Accurately detailed gun - 8 pieces of photo etched frets for handrais?ladders , radar parts etc. - Contains display stand
Condition: Factory New Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes
Manufacturer: Trumpeter Model Number: 03708 MSRP: $495.99
Category 1: Model Kits Category 2: 1:200
The Trainz SKU for this item is P12123741.
Trainz Product Id: 12123741
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