Flyhawk FH350121 WWII Italian Navy Battleship Roma for Trumpeter 05318 1/350 – Upgrade Set

Flyhawk FH350121 is an advanced upgrade set designed for the model of the battleship Roma of the Italian Navy in 1/350 scale, produced by the renowned manufacturer Trumpeter (catalogue number 05318). This dedicated set of accessories was developed by Flyhawk – a world leader in modeling accessories – with the aim of maximizing the level of detail and realism of your built warship.

Historical Context of the Battleship Roma

Roma was one of the most modern Italian battleships of World War II, belonging to the Vittorio Veneto class. Built at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico shipyard, she was commissioned into service in the Regia Marina in June 1942. The battleship stood out with her impressive main armament—nine 381 mm guns—and excellent speed. Unfortunately, Roma went down in history as the first warship sunk by a radio-controlled bomb (Fritz X), deployed by the Luftwaffe on September 9, 1943, in the Sardinia region, just after the signing of the Italian armistice.

Set Contents and Materials

Flyhawk FH350121 is made from the highest quality photo-etched metal, allowing for the creation of fine, intricate details nearly impossible to achieve with standard plastic parts. The set includes, among others, precise railings, ladders, radar, secondary armaments, and many parts enabling a realistic reproduction of the bridge, decks, and other key sections of the model. The set does not contain any plastic or resin parts—all accessories are metal and perfectly matched to fit the Trumpeter 05318 model.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country: Italy (Regia Marina)
• Material: photo-etched metal
• Category: upgrade set – accessories for plastic models
• Historical period: World War II
• Compatibility: Trumpeter 05318

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Flyhawk FH350121 set is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced ship modelers who wish to take their replica of the Roma battleship to the next level of realism. Installing photo-etched parts requires precision, experience, and proper tools, therefore we rate the difficulty level as 5/5. It is the ideal choice for collectors who value authenticity and meticulous craftsmanship, as well as for enthusiasts of Italian naval history.