Trumpeter 06721 HMS TYPE 23 Frigate - Westminster (F237) 1/700 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the most technologically advanced frigates of the Royal Navy. The model is crafted in precise 1/700 scale, allowing for faithful reproduction of the original ship's details in a compact size, ideal for both collections and maritime dioramas.

HMS Westminster (F237) is a Type 23 vessel, also known as the Duke class, serving in the British Royal Navy. Launched in 1992, HMS Westminster remains an active ship in the Royal Navy fleet. The Type 23 entered service in 1989 and represents the modern era of the British Navy, being a contemporary frigate designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare while also possessing substantial anti-air and surface defense capabilities. Ships of this class have participated in various NATO operations, escort missions, and anti-piracy actions, demonstrating high efficiency and versatile application.

• Model scale: 1/700 – optimal for building collections of world naval fleets.
• Country of origin (original): United Kingdom
• Service period: Modern times, from 1989 to the present
• Model material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), ensuring precision in details and ease of working
• Extras: The kit does not include glue or paints. Step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions are provided.
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Recommended for: Those interested in modern naval forces and collectors of the Royal Navy fleet. An excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers valuing military precision and authenticity in reproduction.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – The model contains many details, requiring precision in assembly and finishing, but is achievable for modelers with basic experience working with 1/700 scale ship models.

Trumpeter 06721 HMS TYPE 23 Frigate - Westminster (F237) 1/700 stands out with excellent reproduction of the original's characteristic construction elements: the hangar and landing pad for a Merlin helicopter, armament, and radar systems. This kit allows you to bring one of the icons of the modern British fleet to your workbench and expand your collection with a representative Duke class ship.