Airfix 1/600 HMS Ajax Plastic Model Kit

HMS Ajax was a British Leander-class light cruiser first launched in March 1934. It was a vessel with an illustrious career. Perhaps her most famous action came at the beginning of the Second World War when she led an engagement against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic, which led to the scuttling of the mighty Kriegsmarine surface raider.

This finely crafted 1:600 scale model of HMS Ajax showcases the distinguished British light cruiser with 91 meticulously moulded plastic components. Tailored for intermediate hobbyists aged 8 and older, this Vintage Classics edition faithfully depicts the ship that spearheaded one of the pivotal naval battles at the onset of the Second World War.

Key Features

• 1:600 scale depiction of the Leander-class light cruiser
• 91 intricately detailed plastic components for a realistic assembly
• Skill level 3 - ideal for intermediate hobbyists
• Features one historically accurate paint scheme
• Represents the ship as she appeared during World War Two

History

HMS Ajax was a British Leander-class light cruiser first launched in March 1934. It was a vessel with an illustrious career. Perhaps her most famous action came at the beginning of the Second World War when she led an engagement against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic, which led to the scuttling of the mighty Kriegsmarine surface raider.

Key Specifications

• Finish: Plastic
• Skill Level: 3

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