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Airfix A04212V HMS Belfast Warships, 1: 600 Scale

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Nigel Steel: “Admiral Robert Burnett found himself in Russia waiting to return to Britain when word came to him that the Scharnhorst was out and would be available to draw to battle. Now Burnett was very excited by this prospect. He was a true fighting admiral, and he relished the prospect of finally being able to bring the Scharnhorst to battle.” Mr. Dennis suspected that more and possibly better drawings of the ship, ideally fully dimensioned shipyard construction drawings, might be in the possession of National Museums Northern Ireland: Ulster Folk Museum. A search there by the curator on Mr. Dennis' behalf did not find the better drawings we hoped might still be in existence, unfortunately. But we are very grateful for the effort. Video footage reporter: “The whole story of the Scharnhorst battle hinges on the passage of a British convoy to Russia. One of the cruisers protecting the convoy keeping a sharp lookout for that very German battleship which fell right into the trap. The action took place off the North Cape way up in the Arctic Circle.” Belfast 's aviation capability was provided by two catapult-launched Supermarine Walrus amphibious biplanes. These could be launched from a D1H catapult mounted aft of the forward superstructure, and recovered from the water by two cranes mounted on either side of the forward funnel. The aircraft, operated by the Fleet Air Arm's HMS Belfast Flight of 700 Naval Air Squadron, were stowed in two hangars in the forward superstructure. [7] Second World War [ edit ] 1939–1942: Commissioning, prize capture, mining, and repairs [ edit ]

Belfast went on to take part in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst in December of 1943 and the D-Day bombardment force. After D-Day, Belfast underwent another refit to prepare her for tropical service in the Pacific Theatre, but the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war before she arrived in theatre. Belfast did later serve in the repatriation of survivors from Japanese prisoners of war. The sinking of the Scharnhorst was a significant victory for the Allies, taking out the last of Germany’s operational capital ships. It would also prove to be the last ship to ship gun battle of the old-fashioned kind fought in European waters. She was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1939 and became HMS – His Majesty’s Ship – Belfast. She is the most important surviving Second World War Royal Navy warship: She fired some of the first shots at the D-Day landings, served in the Arctic Convoys, and in the Korean War.

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Waters, Conrad (2019). "Warship Notes: The Helicopter Cruiser HMS Belfast". In Jordan, John (ed.). Warship 2019. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4728-3595-6. Howard, Philip (16 October 1971). "Navy waives the rules for last big gun ship". The Times. No.58300. London. col A, p.3.

Belfast is presented in the now-standard Trumpeter hull layout; two halves, split down the centerline. These halves are strengthened by the addition of a series of seven internal bulkheads. In what also appears to be an aspect of the new standard, there are no waterline options designed into the kit. After many years, there is finally a WW2 Royal Navy cruiser in 1/350! This HMS Belfast is a welcome addition to Trumpeter's lineup, and to the available kits on the market. While an earlier Town-class cruiser would require a different hull and 6" turrets, it is hopeful that Belfast is the introduction to the great bounty of Royal Navy cruiser subjects from this time period. However, like many Trumpeter kits, Belfast also suffers from inconsistent research. While the kit is marketed as a "1942", it is closer to a 1943 fit. Certainly, it can be argued this kit is very similar to Belfast's appearance and fit at the sinking of Scharnhorst during the Battle of the North Cape. While HMS Belfast is Trumpeter's most expensive cruiser to date, costing 40% more than the 1/350 USS Indianapolis, but having a smaller parts count, the amount of errors is greater than expected. HMS Belfast adds thrilling Gun Turret Experience to its armoury of attractions". Culture24.org.uk. 29 July 2011 . Retrieved 1 August 2011. Our new Model Monkey Belfast funnels are original CAD designs, benefitting from the precision and detail that comes from computer-based design work and 3D-printing technology. Our CAD design was in turn based on the very latest information we could compile from the best available sources we could access today, including measurements made of the bases of the actual funnels. Below are few renderings and photos of our funnels to help demonstrate the detail we included. Lydall, Ross (23 March 2010). "HMS Belfast's extraordinary war service is recognised by Russia". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 6 April 2010 . Retrieved 8 July 2010.HMS Belfast is a British warship currently moored on the Thames in London as an Imperial War Museum exhibit. The Belfast belongs to the Town class, had the tactical ID C35 and was the Royal Navy’s largest light cruiser during World War II. The keel of the ship was laid in December 1936 at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, it was launched on 17 March 1938 and put into service by the Royal Navy in August 1939. a b McCluskie, Tom (2013). The Rise and Fall of Harland and Wolff. Stroud: The History Press. p.146. ISBN 978-0-75248-861-5.

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