Tamiya 1/700 Ships - Battle Cruiser HMS Repulse - 31617

The Tamiya 1/700 Battle Cruiser HMS Repulse (31617) reproduces the elderly but elegantly proportioned Renown-class battle cruiser that was sunk alongside HMS Prince of Wales by Japanese torpedo aircraft on 10 December 1941 — two days after Pearl Harbor. The loss of Repulse and Prince of Wales without any air cover demonstrated conclusively that capital ships could not operate without fighter protection, fundamentally changing naval doctrine worldwide. Repulse had already survived torpedo attacks before more hits sent her to the bottom off the coast of Malaya.

Kit highlights:

• Accurate HMS Repulse Renown-class battle cruiser in 1/700 scale
• Six 15-inch guns in three twin turrets
• Force Z Malayan configuration December 1941
• One of history's most significant naval losses
• Pair with Prince of Wales (31615) for the complete Force Z

Please note: Cement and paints required, sold separately.