FlyHawk Model FH1110S HMS Ajax 1939 - Deluxe Edition 1/700

FlyHawk Model FH1110S HMS Ajax 1939 - Deluxe Edition in 1/700 scale is a top-class plastic model kit of a warship, created for demanding modelers who wish to recreate one of the most famous British light cruisers from World War II. Renowned manufacturer FlyHawk, known for highly detailed and precisely crafted miniatures, delivers not only excellent quality polystyrene parts in this set, but also a rich package of deluxe extras that take the realism of the finished model to a new level.

Model Information

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for collecting and displaying, allowing for consistency in proportions with other models in the series.
• Category: plastic model ship kit
• Material: high-quality plastic, set enhanced with photo-etched parts, brass gun barrels, and resin details.
• Deluxe Edition Contents: a complete set of photo-etched parts, resin accessories, metal gun barrels, precision anchor chains – everything needed to create a highly realistic model.
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to numerous details and advanced finishing elements.

Brief History of HMS Ajax

H.M.S. Ajax was one of five Leander-class light cruisers of the Royal Navy. Launched in 1934, she gained international fame in 1939 during the Battle of the River Plate, where, along with HMS Exeter and HMS Achilles, she fought against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. She participated in key World War II operations in both European and Mediterranean waters, rightfully earning recognition as a symbol of the strength of the British fleet.

• Country of service: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Years of service: 1935–1948 (World War II)
• Historical period: World War II
• Examples of service: Battle of the River Plate (1939), actions in the Mediterranean, support of the Allied landing in Sicily.

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The FlyHawk FH1110S HMS Ajax Deluxe Edition model is an excellent choice for experienced modelers passionate about World War II warships and enthusiasts of detailed recreations of historical vessels. With its abundance of details and extras, the kit allows for the construction of an extremely precise miniature that will be a highlight of any collection or historical diorama.