1/600 Airfix HMS Ajax British Light Cruiser

1/600 Airfix HMS Ajax

Build an authentic replica of HMS Ajax, the legendary British Leander-class light cruiser that played a pivotal role in one of the most famous naval engagements of World War II, with this precision 1/600 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the sleek lines and powerful armament of the Royal Navy cruiser that helped defeat the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/600
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Leander-class light cruiser: Authentic British naval design
• Detailed superstructure: Bridge, funnels, and masts
• Main armament: Eight 6-inch guns in twin turrets
• Secondary armament: Anti-aircraft guns and torpedo tubes
• Engraved panel lines: Authentic hull plating detail
• Display stand: For showcase presentation
• Royal Navy markings: Battle of the River Plate scheme included
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA03204V

About HMS Ajax:

HMS Ajax was a British Leander-class light cruiser first launched in March 1934. It was a vessel with an illustrious career. Perhaps her most famous action came at the beginning of the Second World War when she led an engagement against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic, which led to the scuttling of the mighty Kriegsmarine surface raider. During the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939, HMS Ajax, along with HMS Exeter and HMS Achilles, engaged the heavily armed Graf Spee in a fierce naval battle. Despite being outgunned, the three British cruisers forced the German battleship to seek refuge in Montevideo harbor, where it was later scuttled by its own crew. This victory provided a much-needed morale boost for Britain in the early months of the war.

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