The Dragon 7128 H.M.S. Invincible Light Aircraft Carrier (Falklands War 30th Anniversary) 1/700 scale model is an exceptionally accurate plastic model kit, dedicated to modelers interested in naval topics and the history of modern naval forces. This set commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, during which H.M.S. Invincible played a key role as the flagship of the Royal Navy.

Invincible-class ships entered service with the Royal Navy in 1980-1985 as a response to the Cold War threat. Their primary role was anti-submarine warfare, with the capability to operate vertical and short takeoff Harrier aircraft and Sea King helicopters. The most famous use was in the 1982 operation to liberate the Falklands – a conflict in which H.M.S. Invincible, together with her sister ship H.M.S. Hermes, formed the backbone of British forces.

The offered model is made of high-quality plastic, providing precision in detail reproduction. The kit contains a complete set of plastic parts for self-assembly, as well as special features:

• photo-etched railings realistically reproducing the flight deck fittings
• precisely rendered photo-etched radar elements
• highly detailed superstructure and carrier structures
• authentic ladder and railings in the pilot cabin

The Dragon 7128 is a kit dedicated to intermediate and advanced naval modelers (difficulty level 3 on a scale of 1-5). Experience in working with photo-etched parts and precise painting of miniature structures, typical for the 1/700 scale, is recommended. The model does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately.

We recommend this HMS Invincible model to all enthusiasts of modern British fleet history, Falklands War aficionados, and collectors of warship models. Thanks to its excellent reproduction of details and realistically recreated photo-etched elements, the model is an attractive addition to any collection and provides a great base for extensive themed dioramas.

Category: plastic model kit, ships, Falklands War, 1/700 scale

Material: plastic, photo-etched parts

Historical era: Cold War, 1980-2014

Country of use: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)