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The Tromp class was a class of light cruisers of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Two ships were ordered in 1935 with Tromp being launched in 1937, and her sister , Jacob van Heemskerk, in 1939.
At the outbreak of World War II, Tromp was sent to the Dutch East Indies. She served with her sister ship in the Far East and survived the war. Tromp was badly damaged off Bali on 18 February 1942 during the Battle of Badung Strait, when she was hit by eleven 5-inch (127 mm) shells from the Japanese destroyer Asashio. Her return fire hit two Japanese destroyers, killing four men on Asashio and seven on Oshio, Tromp was decommissioned in 1955 and sold for scrap in 1969.

This kit (No 666-08) represents Tromp as she was during the Battle of Badung Strait and is comprised of resin parts and PE details and can be made as either a water line of full hull mode. PCR is currently is offering this kit on their ebay store for $246.66 (US) plus shipping.
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Great news, heard this was coming and have been waiting patiently for it.
OCT 21, 2015 - 07:19 PM
Looks a great kit. Will be looking for one of these. Si
OCT 22, 2015 - 11:04 PM
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