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Orange Hobby: HMS Cornwall Type 22 Frigate (Batch 3)
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 07:50 AM UTC


The Type 22 (Broadsword class ) was designed to be a specialist anti-submarine warfare vessel as part of the Royal Navy's contribution to NATO and starting entering service in 1979

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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 07:30 AM UTC
The Batch 3 type 22s were built with the lessons of the Falklands war, and without too much of the usual political interference and ended up well balanced and efficient ships.

Looks a great kit, even though I can't see 1/700th any more I am tempted, cos I don't think we will see one in 1/350.

Si
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