Airfix A04212V HMS Belfast – 1:600 Scale Model

Airfix is a British model making company that have been producing injection-moulded plastic scale model kits since 1939. Airfix model kits are so popular in the UK that the brand has become synonymous with plastic model kits. Their range includes cars, naval vessels, aircraft and trains, and they are particularly well known for their range of military models, particularly WW2-era models.

One of the Town Class Batch 3 cruisers, the Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in World War II, as well as protecting the Artic convoys and taking a major role during the D-Day landings. After being refitted and seeing action in other conflicts including the Korean War, she is now preserved and anchored in the River Thames near to Tower Bridge in London.

This beautifully detailed 1:600 scale model of the HMS Belfast from Airfix is an intermediate difficulty model with 250 pieces. As with most plastic models, the pieces do need to be glued together, so some care and patience is required, as well as a cutting tool to help remove excessive plastic from the parts. The final model sits at 45.7 x 12.7 x 5.1cm and can be painted (also not included) when complete. A great gift for naval enthusiasts and more experienced model builders.