{"product_id":"trumpeter-models-3708-1-200-hms-nelson-british-battleship-1944","title":"Trumpeter 03708 1:200 1944 HMS Nelson British Battleship Plastic Model Kit","description":"HMS NELSON was laid down at Armstrong-Whitworth’s shipyard in Newcastle-on-Tyneon December 28th 1922, launched on September 3rd 1925, and commissioned on August 15th 1927.\u003cbr\u003e At the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, NELSON was serving as flagship of the Home Fleet. In March 1941 NELSON supported the landing raid on theLofotenIslands, Norway, against German factories producing fish oil and glycerine. The same year NELSON transferred to theMediterranean, taking part in one of the Malta Convoys. In November 1942, NELSON was active in the “Operation Torch” landings in French North Africa. In July 1943, NELSON supported the Allied invasion ofSicily“Operation Husky”, and theSalernolanding in September 1943. On September 29th 1943, General Dwight D Eisenhower, on behalf of the Allies, and Marshal Badoglio ofItaly signed the Italian surrender agreement aboard NELSON.\u003cbr\u003e In 1944, NELSON took part in the Normandy landings, subsequently transferring to the Indian Ocean to participate in the war onJapan in August and September 1945. The Japanese surrender ofMalayawas signed aboard NELSON on September 3rd 1945.\u003cbr\u003e After the war ended in 1945, NELSON was retired from active service and used on training duties until 1947, becoming a bombing target before being sold for scrap in 1948.\u003cbr\u003eItem No 03708\u003cbr\u003eItem Name HMS Nelson 1944\u003cbr\u003eBar Code 9580208037080\u003cbr\u003eScale 1:200\u003cbr\u003eItem Type Static Kit\u003cbr\u003eModel Brief Length: 1082.5mm Beam: 160mm \u003cbr\u003eTotal Parts 1260+\u003cbr\u003eMetal Parts n\/a\u003cbr\u003ePhoto Etched Parts 8 pcs\u003cbr\u003eFilm Parts n\/a\u003cbr\u003eResin Parts n\/a\u003cbr\u003eTotal Sprues 18 sprues\u003cbr\u003eReleased Date 2015-01\u003cbr\u003eMore Features - One-piece hull made from two-directional slide molds\u003cbr\u003e- The Deck is a single piece casting \u003cbr\u003e- Accurately detailed gun\u003cbr\u003e- 8 pieces of photo etched frets for handrais?ladders , radar parts etc.\u003cbr\u003e- Contains display stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trumpeter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 03708\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $495.99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model Kits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P12123741. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12123741\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39436121276538,"sku":"P12123741","price":246.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/3742235.jpg?v=1678275232","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/trumpeter-models-3708-1-200-hms-nelson-british-battleship-1944","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}