Hobby Boss 86508 HMS Lord Nelson 1/350 – plastic ship model kit

Hobby Boss 86508 HMS Lord Nelson 1/350 is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing the British battleship HMS Lord Nelson in 1:350 scale. This warship model is a faithful replica of a historic vessel at the turn of the naval engineering eras—the last pre-dreadnought type battleship completed just before the revolutionary launch of HMS Dreadnought.

• Model scale: 1/350 – ideal for showcasing details
• Country of origin (vessel): United Kingdom
• Historical period: early 20th century, World War I
• Historical overview: HMS Lord Nelson entered service in 1908. She turned out to be the last pre-dreadnought of the Royal Navy, her construction being completed shortly after the groundbreaking HMS Dreadnought was launched. The battleship actively participated in operations during World War I, including the attack on the Dardanelles fortifications in February 1915, and later served with the Eastern Mediterranean Fleet.
• Years of service: 1908–1919, World War I
• Material: high-quality plastic, metal anchor chain, photo-etched parts (4 pieces)
• Number of parts: over 460, includes 9 sprues and the deck
• Assembled model dimensions: length – 386.2 mm, width – 69.2 mm
• Extras: display stand with engraving, 4 photo-etched parts for enhanced detailing
• No resin or chrome-plated parts

The HMS Lord Nelson model from Hobby Boss is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5). The high number of details, photo-etched parts, and the metal anchor chain allow you to build an impressive replica of this historic ship, which will look great both in a collection and as a standalone display.

This is a kit for naval history and World War I enthusiasts, those who value realistic detailing and the opportunity to immerse themselves in intricate model work. It is highly recommended for any advanced modeler or 1/350 scale ship collector. The high quality of workmanship makes the Hobby Boss 86508 HMS Lord Nelson set an excellent choice both for building a diorama and as a standalone display model.