{"product_id":"7892-trumpeter-04544-hms-type-23-frigate-kent-f78-1350","title":"Trumpeter 04544 HMS Type 23 Frigate Kent F78 1\/350","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 04544 HMS Type 23 Frigate Kent F78 (1\/350)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter 04544 plastic model kit depicts the missile frigate HMS Kent (F78), a member of the prestigious Type 23 \"Duke Class\" used by the Royal Navy. This is a unique opportunity for modelers wishing to recreate the contemporary technology of the British Navy in 1:350 scale. The offered kit is characterized by faithful reproduction of details true to the original and belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model for assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e category.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eScale and Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/350, perfect for recreating details in realistic dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality injection molded plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly parts and optional photo-etched details for even greater precision (depending on the model edition).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    HMS Kent (F78) is one of 16 Type 23 class ships that entered service with the Royal Navy during the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e and remain active in the British fleet today (\u003cstrong\u003emodern times\u003c\/strong\u003e). The keel of HMS Kent was laid in 1996, and the ship entered service in 2000. Type 23 frigates were designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare and combatting modern maritime threats; they have participated in numerous NATO missions, peacekeeping operations, and patrols in disputed regions worldwide.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Construction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRealistically reproduced hull and superstructures, in accordance with original plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeck equipment: missile armament, radar systems, cannons, aviation components (Lynx\/Merlin onboard helicopter – potentially buildable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurate replica of electronic warfare systems and deck details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOption to use photo-etched parts for even greater realism (subject to Trumpeter factory inventory).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended For Whom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This model is recommended for both naval model enthusiasts and modelers with moderate experience. The 1:350 scale allows for a high level of detail while maintaining a manageable kit size. The model is dedicated to fans of the British fleet, contemporary combat units, and collectors of dioramas depicting NATO naval operations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly difficulty level: 3\/5 (medium) – recommended for modelers with some experience in ship assembly, but accessible to committed beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719885541710,"sku":"TRUM04544","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0e4f740425f6bce5fe016b05c4390c45.jpg?v=1755484814","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/7892-trumpeter-04544-hms-type-23-frigate-kent-f78-1350","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}