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Back in November we mentioned Trumpeter's HMS Valiant kit was on its way. Now we have a bit more detail on this kit.

This kit (No 05796) is to represent the Valiant as she was in 1939. Her described features are:

- Lower hull & upper hull made from multi-directional slide moulds.
- Either full hull version or waterline version can be selected.
- Deck wood pattern finely rendered
- 290+ parts
- 2 Walrus I planes included
- 1 Photo etch tree (Photo given of Queen Elizabeth '1943' kit)
- Length: 281mm (11 inches); Beam: 43.7mm (1.72 inches)

This kit was originally announced as a March release but the Trumpeter has is listed on their website as a January release.

Free Time Hobbies has the kit available for pre-order for $36.95 (US) plus shipping.