{"product_id":"1-700-battle-cruiser-repulse","title":"1\/700 Battle Cruiser Repulse","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/700 British Battle Cruiser Repulse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe British Navy's Beautiful Silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the time of its building, the British Battle Cruiser Repulse was the one of the most aesthetically pleasing warships made. During WWI, the light armored battle cruiser had high speed and an offensive ability and took a leading role in sea offensives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn August, 1916 the construction of the Repulse had been completed. After the Great War, the Repulse's side armor and armaments were both strengthened and modernized. When WWII broke out, the Repulse actively participated in the chasing of the German battleship Bismarck. Later it was deployed to the Far East where tensions ran high with Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecember 10, 1941 two days after the beginning of the Pacific War, together the Repulse and the new battleship the Prince of Wales, ngaged the Malaysian invading Japanese forces. The battleship Repulse was later sunk by thunderous intensive Japanese aerial bombing attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacement: 27,750 tons \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 242m, Width:31.3m \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: 4 axle steam turbine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: 28.3 knots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament: 38.1cm multiple barreled guns x3, 10.2cm multiple barreled guns x3, 'pom-pom' guns x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a plastic model assembly kit of the British Battle Cruiser Repulse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/700, Length 344mm, Width 39mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smart slender hull and nicely balanced upper structures captures the style and feeling of this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reinforced anti-aircraft armament realistically replicates the wartime setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hull separates into left and right pieces. The highlight of this model is the exact expression of the bridge deck and its masts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main gun turrets use polyester caps and are moveable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.2cm multiple barreled guns, pom-pom guns and anti-aircraft parts also have a sharp finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes the carrier based airplane the Supermarine Walrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WITTMAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53296853680471,"sku":"545305","price":449.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5514\/1463\/files\/545305.jpg?v=1776071781","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbydirect.dk\/products\/1-700-battle-cruiser-repulse","provider":"HobbyDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}