Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 04:00 AM UTC
NEWS and details to update our previous announcement of this new kit from Trumpeter/Pit Road Models, we present, the French Navy "Richelieu" Battleship.
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  • tsm5750
French Navy "Richelieu" Battleship, 1943
Kit # 5750
Scale-1/700
MSR- $34.95 USD
Release Date~December 2007


"The battleship Richelieu entered service near the end of WWII. Distinctive features included 380mm guns and thicker armor than her predecessors. Battleships of this class were considered to be some of the best ever built. In 1942, the Richelieu was sent to the USA for a refit to add anti-aircraft guns and new radar equipment.

These changes brought Richelieu up to date with the latest naval technology and weapons, and she went on to serve in the Atlantic through the balance of WWII."

Kit consists of 366 parts on 14 sprues plus lower hull, upper hull and waterline plate. Completed model measures 14" long.
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Halfyank
Here is hoping they give this a shot of steroids and bring it out in 1/350. For you 1/700 fans though go out and buy it. It's not German, it's unusual, and she's a great ship. Good for Trumpy for doing this.
JUL 31, 2007 - 03:12 PM
Littorio
This ones a must just need some French Destroyers and Cruisers in plastic to go with her. Now Trumpeter how about a Littorio class PLEASE Ciao Luciano
AUG 01, 2007 - 06:11 AM
wildspear
Hey all, You all know me so I'll have to side with Rodger. 1/350 all the way. Nice kit they just need to grow it a little more.
AUG 01, 2007 - 07:53 AM
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