1/700 Flyhawk Models WWII HMS Renown Photo Etch Detail Set (For Trumpeter)
Transform your Trumpeter 1/700 scale HMS Renown model with the Flyhawk Photo Etch WWII Renown (product number 700120 or FH700120). This comprehensive super-detail upgrade set is specifically engineered for the Trumpeter 1/700 HMS Renown (1942) kit, providing museum-quality metal details that dramatically enhance the accuracy and realism of this famous Royal Navy battlecruiser.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Flyhawk Model
- Product Number: 700120 (FH700120)
- Scale: 1:700
- Type: Photo-etched (PE) detail upgrade set
- Material: Metal (brass)
- Theme: WWII Royal Navy (RN) Battlecruiser HMS Renown
- Assembly Required: Yes, set requires precision cutting, folding, and CA adhesive
- Skill Level: Designed for advanced modelers
Contents and Features
- Structural Detail: Intricate replacements for bridge levels, funnel caps, funnel grilles, and hangar structures with scale-accurate thickness
- Ship-Wide Fittings: Complete array of handrails (railings), vertical ladders, and inclined ladders designed for Trumpeter kit's specific deck layout
- Weaponry Enhancements: Highly detailed parts for 15-inch main battery turrets, 4.5-inch secondary battery mounts, and various anti-aircraft systems including pom-pom mounts and Vickers machine guns
- Specialized Equipment: Finely etched details for aircraft catapult, recovery cranes, masts, yardarms, searchlight platforms, and boat cradles
- Surface Details: Ammunition boxes, hatches, ventilation covers, and anchor chain stoppers to populate decks with realistic detail
- Museum-Quality Finish: Replaces simplified or over-scale plastic components with fine-scale metal for high-fidelity results
Why Choose This Detail Set?
HMS Renown was one of the Royal Navy's most distinguished battlecruisers, serving with distinction throughout both World Wars. After her extensive 1936-1939 modernization, she emerged as one of the most capable capital ships in the fleet. This comprehensive photo-etch set captures every detail of Renown in her 1942 WWII configuration, from her modernized bridge structure to her powerful 15-inch guns and enhanced anti-aircraft armament, transforming the Trumpeter kit into a museum-quality replica.
Compatibility
This set is specifically tailored for the Trumpeter 1/700 scale HMS Renown (1942) plastic kit. It is not intended for kits from other manufacturers without modification.
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