1/700 Five Star Models WWII British Royal Navy HMS Ark Royal 1939 - 730002

1/700 Five Star Models WWII British Royal Navy HMS Ark Royal 1939 Super-Detail Upgrade Set

Transform your Trumpeter HMS Ark Royal model into a museum-quality masterpiece with the Five Star Models WWII British Royal Navy HMS Ark Royal 1939 super-detail upgrade set (FS730002). This comprehensive multi-media accessory set replaces and enhances nearly every external detail of the legendary aircraft carrier.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Five Star Models
• Product Number: 730002 (FS730002)
• Scale: 1:700
• Type: Multi-media detail upgrade set (aftermarket accessories)
• Material: Photo-etched brass and turned brass components
• Theme: WWII British Royal Navy (RN) Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal (1939 configuration)
• Skill Level: 4 (Advanced)
• Assembly Required: Yes; unpainted accessory set requiring precision cutting, metal folding, and cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive

Contents and Features

Photo-Etched (PE) Details: Multiple large frets of photo-etched metal to replace or enhance external details:

• Flight Deck Structures: Aircraft arrestor gear, safety netting, and crash barriers
• Ship-Wide Details: Railings, vertical and inclined ladders, and walkways
• Island and Mast Details: Radar antennas, yardarms, and bridge platforms
• Weaponry Mounts: Intricate gun shields and aiming mechanisms for 4.5-inch and 2-pounder "pom-pom" anti-aircraft guns
• Fittings: Crane structures, motor boat cradles, funnel grilles, and ammunition lockers

Metal Parts: Turned metal (brass) barrels for the ship's primary anti-aircraft guns, offering superior scale fidelity over plastic parts

Historical Accuracy: Configured to reflect the ship's 1939 early-war fit, focusing on the specific layout and equipment used during her initial deployments

Compatibility

• Target Kit: Engineered specifically to fit the Trumpeter 1/700 scale HMS Ark Royal (1939) plastic kit (Trumpeter kit 06713)
• Note: This is an accessory set only; does not include the plastic ship body parts or base model kit. Tools, glue, and paint sold separately

Complementary Products

Enhance your HMS Ark Royal build with these related items from MPM Hobbies:

• 1/700 Five Star Models Ship Accessories
• 1/700 Scale Ship Kits
• Photo-Etch Detail Sets
• Modeling Tools

About Five Star Models

Five Star Models specializes in precision photo-etched brass and 3D-printed resin accessories for naval modeling. Their products deliver exceptional detail and accuracy for discerning modelers. Visit http://www.fstarmodel.com/ to learn more about their complete product line.