Overview
The Tamiya 1/700 HMS Rodney captures the unique Nelson-class battleship that helped sink the Bismarck. This waterline model delivers the distinctive "all forward" main battery arrangement that made Rodney and her sister Nelson unlike any other battleships afloat.
Tamiya's engineering provides excellent detail of Rodney's nine 16-inch guns concentrated forward, unique tower bridge, and the distinctive silhouette that made her instantly recognizable.
Key Features
- Accurate 1/700 waterline scale
- Unique all-forward gun layout
- Detailed tower bridge
- Secondary armament
- Royal Navy markings
- Compact display size
Performance Benefits
- Distinctive profile
- Historical significance
- Good detail level
- Fleet compatible
- Manageable build
Usage Notes
- Intermediate modeler skill
- Research RN colors
- Fine cement applicator
- Careful decal application
- Reference Bismarck chase
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/700 waterline
- Length: Approximately 300mm
- Class: Nelson-class
- Ship: HMS Rodney
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Item Number: 77502
What's Included
- Plastic model parts on sprues
- Decal sheet
- Illustrated assembly instructions
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby knife and sprue cutters
- Sandpaper and files
- Acrylic or enamel paints (Royal Navy colors)
- Fine paint brushes
Summary
The Tamiya 1/700 HMS Rodney delivers the unique Nelson-class battleship that helped sink Bismarck in a compact waterline format.
