Trumpeter 05363 HMS Colombo 1/350 – Plastic model kit of the British light cruiser

Trumpeter 05363 HMS Colombo 1/350 is an exceptionally detailed plastic model warship kit, representing the British C-class light cruiser HMS Colombo. The set is prepared in 1:350 scale, offering excellent proportions and realistic details, making it a true treat for ship modeling enthusiasts as well as naval history buffs. The model consists of over 300 parts, including photo-etched components and a metal anchor chain, enabling an accurate reproduction of the original’s structures and equipment with meticulous attention to detail.

Historical Details and Usage

HMS Colombo was a British C-class light cruiser, launched on 18 December 1918 at the Fairfield Shipbuilding yard. She served actively mainly during the interwar period and World War II with the Royal Navy. The ship was present in the Far East (Eastern Fleet), then operated in American and West Indies waters, and during World War II returned to her home ports. During the conflict, she played a significant role in operations against the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and, from 1942, having been converted into an anti-aircraft cruiser, successfully supported Allied military actions. She ended her service after the war and was scrapped in 1948.

• Model scale: 1:350
• Country: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Service period: from the end of World War I, interwar period, World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched parts, metal anchor chain
• Number of parts: over 300
• Model length: 393.1 mm
• Category: Plastic model kit – warship
• Add-ons: well-defined wood pattern on the deck, high-class photo-etched parts, display stand
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – model for intermediate and advanced modelers

Why choose this model?

The Trumpeter 05363 HMS Colombo 1/350 model is recommended for modelers who wish to build a detailed replica of a British cruiser and expand their collection with an iconic Royal Navy ship from World War II. The applied technologies, numerous details, two-way molded hull, and photo-etched add-ons guarantee a satisfying build and a striking appearance of the finished model. It is the perfect choice for intermediate and advanced enthusiasts of historical ship models interested in 20th-century naval and military history.