1/350 Pig Model Ships

Skjold-Class - Revolutionary Stealth Corvette

Pig Models' Skjold-Class Royal Norwegian Navy Corvette represents one of the most distinctive and technologically advanced warship designs of the modern era. Developed by Norway to patrol its extensive coastline and defend territorial waters, the Skjold-class combines extreme speed, stealth technology, and powerful armament in a compact, highly maneuverable platform. The design features a radical surface effect ship configuration with air cushion technology for high-speed operation, angular faceted hull surfaces optimized for minimal radar cross-section, composite construction using carbon fiber and advanced materials, and a distinctive low-profile superstructure that minimizes visual and radar signatures. At full speed, these vessels can exceed 60 knots, making them among the fastest combat ships afloat while maintaining exceptional seakeeping in rough Norwegian coastal waters.

Advanced Armament and Sensor Systems

Despite their compact size, Skjold-class corvettes pack formidable firepower that allows them to engage much larger warships. The kit accurately represents the vessel's comprehensive weapons suite including eight Naval Strike Missile anti-ship missiles in angled launchers with fire-and-forget capability, Mistral surface-to-air missile system for air defense against aircraft and helicopters, Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun mount for surface and anti-aircraft engagements, and advanced radar and electronic warfare systems for detection and self-protection. The combination of stealth characteristics and powerful long-range missiles makes these vessels highly effective in littoral combat scenarios, capable of delivering devastating strikes while remaining difficult to detect and target. The sensor suite includes sophisticated fire control radars, navigation systems, and electronic support measures that provide comprehensive situational awareness.

Premium Kit Engineering and Detail

Pig Models demonstrates exceptional attention to modern naval subjects with precision-molded angular hull panels that capture the distinctive stealth geometry with proper faceting and panel alignment, detailed missile launcher assemblies with individual Naval Strike Missiles and mounting hardware, accurate sensor arrays including radar antennas and communications equipment, comprehensive photo-etched parts for railings, ladders, and delicate details, and clear instruction booklets with assembly diagrams and painting guides. The kit's engineering reflects the unique challenges of modeling a stealth vessel, where every surface angle and panel junction must be precisely rendered to capture the design's radar-deflecting characteristics. Multiple marking options allow representation of different vessels in the class, each with subtle variations in equipment fit and operational markings.

Building Your Modern Naval Collection

Pig Models fills an important niche in the naval modeling market by producing contemporary warships that larger manufacturers often overlook, providing modelers with opportunities to build in-service vessels representing current naval technology and doctrine. These kits pair perfectly with other modern naval subjects from our 1/350 Pitroad Model Ships and 1/350 Dali Model Ships collections. Enhance your builds with precision accessories from our Eduard photo-etched sets, Artwox wooden decks, and Trumpeter detail parts. Pig Models also produces exceptional armor featured in our 1/35 Pig Models Tanks collection. Modeling stealth vessels presents unique challenges with angular surfaces requiring careful assembly to maintain proper alignment, subtle panel lines that minimize surface discontinuities, and painting that replicates low-observable coatings in various shades of gray. Weathering modern warships demands restraint with effects concentrated on high-traffic deck areas, exhaust staining, and subtle salt spray on lower hull areas. Visit the official Pig Models website for product catalogs, reference materials, and detailed information to enhance your modern naval modeling experience.