FlyHawk Model FH1158 Light Cruiser HMS Galatea 1/700 – Plastic model kit

FlyHawk Model FH1158 presents the famous British Royal Navy light cruiser – HMS Galatea, available in the unique 1/700 scale. Carefully crafted with attention to the smallest details, the model allows for a faithful recreation of the unit's authentic appearance, a ship that played a significant role during World War II.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of service: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1942)
• Material: Plastic (grey sprues), resin (cast parts), metal (turned parts), photo-etched brass, rod, and full-color water-slide decals
• Category: Plastic warship model kit
• Set includes: Plastic sprues, rich photo-etched brass sheet, resin details, metal gun barrels, water-slide decals, rod for making masts

HMS Galatea was launched in 1935 as an Arethusa-class light cruiser. During World War II, she mainly served in the Mediterranean Sea, participating in convoys, operations against the Italian navy, and fighting during the Siege of Malta. The warship distinguished itself by sinking an Italian destroyer and taking part in the Battle of Crete, among other achievements. Her service ended in 1941 when Galatea was torpedoed by a German submarine and sank.

The FlyHawk FH1158 model is one of the most accurately reproduced HMS Galatea miniatures available on the market. The kit features modern enhancements – abundant photo-etched parts for realistic fine details, resin pieces, and metal gun barrels, all significantly enhancing authenticity. The decals enable accurate recreation of the ship's historical markings.

The kit's difficulty level is rated at 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers looking for challenging construction and a high level of detail. It is an excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts and collectors of Royal Navy ships.

We highly recommend FlyHawk FH1158 Light Cruiser HMS Galatea 1/700 to all maritime modeling enthusiasts – it’s a perfect blend of build quality, rich accessories, and historical accuracy, making any ship collection even more exceptional.