Trumpeter 1/350 Scale HMS Cornwall British Heavy Cruiser Model Kit
Build a detailed replica of one of the Royal Navy's County-class heavy cruisers with Trumpeter's impressive 1/350 scale HMS Cornwall. With more than 380 parts, finely rendered deck detail, photo-etched components and a metal anchor chain, the finished model measures almost 550mm long and captures the distinctive appearance of this Second World War cruiser.
ABOUT THE KIT:
This Trumpeter kit recreates HMS Cornwall, a Kent-subclass County-class heavy cruiser that served with the Royal Navy during the interwar period and Second World War. At 1/350 scale, the completed model measures 548.5mm long with a beam of 65.6mm.
The kit contains more than 380 parts arranged across 11 sprues, together with separate hull, superstructure and deck components. The hull is produced using two-directional slide moulding, while a finely rendered wood pattern adds detail to the deck surfaces.
Four photo-etched frets are supplied for finer components, complemented by a metal anchor chain. A display stand is also included for presenting the completed model.
With its extensive armament, boats, superstructure and deck equipment, HMS Cornwall offers plenty of detail for experienced ship modellers and anyone building a collection of Second World War Royal Navy vessels.
FEATURES:
- Detailed 1/350 scale HMS Cornwall
- Over 380 parts
- 11 sprues plus hull, superstructure and deck components
- Two-directional slide-moulded hull
- Finely rendered wooden deck pattern
- Four photo-etched frets included
- Metal anchor chain included
- Detailed superstructure and armament
- Display stand included
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Scale: 1/350
- Length: 548.5mm
- Width: 65.6mm
- Number of Parts: 380+
- Sprues: 11, plus hull, superstructure, and Deck
- Photo-Etched Parts: 4 Frets
HISTORY:
HMS Cornwall was a Kent-subclass County-class heavy cruiser built for the Royal Navy. Laid down at Devonport Dockyard in October 1924, she was launched in March 1926 and completed in May 1928.
Much of Cornwall's early career was spent with the China Station. During the 1930s she returned to Britain for an extensive modernisation before resuming overseas service as international tensions moved towards the Second World War.
Following the outbreak of war, Cornwall took part in patrol and convoy duties while searching for German commerce raiders. In May 1941 she intercepted the German auxiliary cruiser Pinguin in the Indian Ocean. After an engagement, Pinguin was sunk.
Following Japan's entry into the war, Cornwall continued convoy duties before joining the Royal Navy's Eastern Fleet in 1942. On 5th April 1942, during the Japanese Indian Ocean Raid, Cornwall and fellow heavy cruiser HMS Dorsetshire were attacked south-west of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, by carrier-based Japanese dive bombers.
Both cruisers were overwhelmed by the aerial attack and sunk. HMS Cornwall's loss brought to an end a service career that had taken the cruiser from peacetime operations in the Far East to combat across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
PLEASE NOTE:
This model kit is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Paint, glue and modelling tools are required to complete the kit and are not included.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS. NOT INCLUDED. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY.
Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83):
Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.
HMS Cornwall Starter Paint Pack (VP05353):
8 x 17ml Vallejo model paints. Vallejo paints are supplied in plastic bottles of 17ml with an eyedropper device which keeps paint from drying and prevents spills. The model color range has been specifically developed for adherence on difficult surfaces such as metal and plastic, but the product is not toxic, not flammable, and does not give off noxious fumes.
Please note: The paint packs offered are only our suggestion from the box art and will not match directly with the instructions found within the kit.
