Tamiya Model Ships 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales Battleship Kit

In any review of history of the British Royal Navy, the story of one particular ship stands out as one deserving special mention. This vessel is the HMS Prince of Wales, the second member of the famous King George V class of battleships from the Second World War era. This battleship had a very brief, but very active service life, which has gained for this ship an indelible place in the history of the modern capital ship. Her service with Fleet only spanned nine months, but within this period she managed to participate in one major surface battle, convey Prime Minister Winston Churchill to an important conference, perform convoy protection duties in the Mediterranean, and finally help comprise the core of "Force Z." Britian's deterrent to possible Japanese expansion into her sphere of influence in the Far East.

• Ready to assemble precision model kit.
• Highly detailed exterior.
• Several different guns included for armament.
• Attaching life rafts and motor boats included.
• Large boat deck.
• Highly detailed bridge.
• Walrus float planes and Japanese bombers included.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detailed pictorial instructions, which include an in-depth history of
• the battleship.