Trumpeter 05779 Italian Navy Battleship RN Vittorio Veneto 1940 1/700

Trumpeter 05779 Italian Navy Battleship RN Vittorio Veneto 1940 in 1/700 scale is a precisely crafted plastic model kit representing the famous Italian battleship from World War II. The set does not include glue or paints, giving the modeler complete freedom in choosing tools and individual finishing colors. The model is aimed at both advanced naval enthusiasts and intermediate-level military modelers.

• Model scale: 1/700
• Prototype user's country: Italy (Regia Marina – Royal Navy)
• Historical period: World War II (years of service: 1940–1948), the model represents the ship in its 1940 configuration.
• Material: High-quality plastic, durable and highly detailed, with fine panel lines and realistic deck details.
• Category: Plastic model kit

RN Vittorio Veneto was the second ship of the Littorio class, considered the most modern and best-armored Italian battleships of World War II. The battleship was launched in 1937 and entered service in August 1940. It was named after the Italian victory at Vittorio Veneto during World War I. The ship played a key role in naval operations in the Mediterranean, taking part in the Battle of Cape Spartivento and Cape Matapan, experiencing dramatic episodes and multiple combat damages.

The Trumpeter 05779 model stands out for its faithful reproduction of hull details, weaponry (including the distinctive main battery turrets with nine 381 mm guns), anti-torpedo systems, and superstructures. The set includes numerous deck details, lifeboats, anti-aircraft gun platforms, and a realistically rendered bridge structure.

• Realistic hull lines with an option to build as a full hull or waterline version.
• Exceptionally thin photo-etched parts (depending on the batch) allow even greater realism in selected elements, such as railings (check manufacturer's notes for the set).
• Clear decals and a multilingual assembly instruction manual.

We recommend this model to all naval enthusiasts, collectors of Italian ships, and modelers seeking precise miniatures of historical vessels. The model has a difficulty level of 3 out of 5 – we recommend it for intermediate and advanced modelers who will appreciate the rich detail and the ability to interpret the color scheme individually.

Why choose this kit? Thanks to its high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional level of detail, and faithful representation of this iconic World War II ship, the Trumpeter 05779 RN Vittorio Veneto model will complete any 1/700 scale warship collection and become a proud highlight of your model display.