Mirage Hobby 350802 HMS Zinnia Korweta klasy Flower 1/350 – plastic model kit

Introducing the Mirage Hobby 350802 HMS Zinnia – Flower-class corvette in 1/350 scale plastic model kit. This unique set is an accurate miniature of the legendary British escort corvette from World War II. The model is designed for all maritime enthusiasts, modelers seeking unique ships, as well as collectors of Allied fleets.

Historical description of HMS Zinnia

HMS Zinnia belonged to the famous Flower-class corvettes, which formed one of the pillars of transatlantic convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic in 1939–1945. Originally designed based on fishing trawlers, they had a simple and proven construction, tailored for fast production and combat conditions. HMS Zinnia (K98) was built in Great Britain and entered service in 1940. She primarily served to escort Allied convoys in the Atlantic, protecting them from attacks by German U-Boats. The Flower-class corvettes contributed significantly to the Allied victory at sea by protecting supplies delivered to Great Britain. HMS Zinnia was sunk in August 1941 by the German submarine U-564.

• Model scale: 1/350 – ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of building ships in smaller, attractive sizes.
• Country of origin: Great Britain
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Box content: Plastic parts for assembly, instruction manual, decals
• Does not include glue or paints – must be purchased separately

Difficulty level and recommendations

The Mirage Hobby 350802 HMS Zinnia model has a difficulty level of 3/5. It is recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers who want to develop their skills in assembling detailed 1/350 scale ships. It serves both as a construction challenge and a display gem in any maritime model collection.

Why choose this model?

We recommend this model to all fans of history and naval technology, World War II enthusiasts, and collectors of Allied fleet models. HMS Zinnia is not only a great starting point for building convoy dioramas but also an exceptionally detailed model that, once assembled, looks highly attractive thanks to its faithful representation of the original’s key features. The quality of the sprues, precise decals, and well-thought-out instructions ensure that construction is both satisfying and impressive.