TRP05312 1:350 Trumpeter HMS Repulse WWII British Battlecruiser, 1941 #5312

The Repulse was developed during WWI and briefly saw action in 1917 before the war ended. After the outbreak of World War II she operated in various hunting groups that were formed to hunt down German commerce raiders. She also performed escort duty for troop carriers between Canada and Britain. The start of the Allied campaign in Norway saw Repulse protecting British minelayers. During the war, she served not only in the North Atlantic, but also in the Middle East, off the coast of Africa and finally in the Far East, where she was sunk by the Japanese in 1941.

Kit consists of 662 parts on 14 sprues, plus upper and lower hulls, waterline plate and display stand. Additional features: Deck wood pattern, 15 inch gun turrets, two Supermarine Walrus aircraft, and photo etched handrails, masts
and antennas. Completed kit measures over 27" long!