Takom 6007 Italian Horizon Class Destroyer D553 ANDREA DORIA/D554 CAIO DUILIO 1/350

The plastic ship model kit Takom 6007 Italian Horizon Class Destroyer D553 ANDREA DORIA/D554 CAIO DUILIO in 1/350 scale is an excellent choice for every naval modelling enthusiast, fans of modern naval vessels, and collectors of contemporary surface ships. The kit allows you to build one of two Italian Horizon Class destroyers: D553 ANDREA DORIA or D554 CAIO DUILIO, both operated by the Italian Marina Militare.

The Horizon Class is the result of cooperation between the defense industries of Italy, the United Kingdom, and France, aiming to create versatile anti-aircraft destroyers (PAAMS/Aster) with a high standard of air defense capability. The first ship – Andrea Doria (D553) – entered service in 2007, and Caio Duilio (D554) in 2009. These units have participated numerous times in NATO missions, anti-terrorism operations in the Mediterranean Sea, and have escorted humanitarian convoys during political crises in North Africa and the Middle East. The Horizon Class vessels remain a pillar of the Italian fleet in the modern era.

• Scale: 1/350 – offers a compromise between detail and the size of the finished model, ideal for display alongside other ships on a shelf.
• Category: Plastic ship model kit
• Operator country: Italy
• Material: high-quality polystyrene, plastic parts crafted with the precision typical of the Takom brand
• Set includes: richly detailed hull, superstructure, and deck equipment parts, as well as optional components for building either destroyer (D553 or D554). The set does not include paints, glue, photo-etched parts, or metal extras – intended for modelers who prefer independence and their own custom modifications.
• Years in service: 2007 – present
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the numerous small parts and the precise assembly required for the superstructure and armament.

The Takom 6007 model is an excellent choice for hobbyists who enjoy complex, modern naval constructions. Especially recommended for enthusiasts of Italian warships, naval dioramas, and collectors of contemporary destroyers. It guarantees many hours of satisfying work and an outstanding final result thanks to the detailed modeling of the hull and deck.