Trumpeter 06702 HMS Belfast 1959 1/700 – Plastic Model Military Ship Kit

The Trumpeter 06702 HMS Belfast 1959 in 1/700 scale is a precise plastic model kit that faithfully reproduces the famous British Town-class cruiser from the postwar era. The HMS Belfast was the pride of the Royal Navy and served as a key component of the British fleet from World War II through the Cold War. This version represents the ship after a major refit and modernization completed in 1959, making the model especially true to the historical reality of the late 1950s.

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for collecting and display in limited spaces
• Operator country: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Material: High-quality plastic with photo-etched parts for recreating fine details
• Extras: Photo-etched fret, finely reproduced wooden deck, display stand with engraved nameplate
• Number of parts: over 180 pieces on 6 sprues, plus a single multi-part hull and decks
• Dimensions when assembled: length 281 mm, width 43.7 mm

Historical Description

HMS Belfast entered service right before World War II, becoming one of the most important ships in the Home Fleet. The ship gained fame for its participation in the Battle of North Cape, escorting Arctic convoys to the USSR, and providing support during the Normandy landings in Operation Overlord. In the postwar period, after its modernization in 1959, HMS Belfast took part in numerous cruises and operations in European and Far Eastern waters, also serving during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. The model depicts the ship as it appeared during the Cold War, when it was a symbol of the British naval presence in different parts of the world.

Product Category

This is an advanced plastic model kit – an excellent choice for warship collectors as well as experienced modelers seeking to recreate the realities of the postwar navies. Thanks to its high level of detail (e.g. wooden deck pattern, railings), the Trumpeter 06702 model provides a satisfying assembly and collecting experience.

Difficulty Level and Recommendation

Difficulty level: 4/5 – A model intended for intermediate and advanced modelers, requiring experience with photo-etched parts and careful precision when painting details. We recommend this kit to all naval history enthusiasts, Royal Navy collectors, and anyone looking to improve their modeling skills.