Monday, January 12, 2009 - 08:48 AM UTC
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As a follow up to the earlier report of this news reporter on the 18th of December 2008 in regard to the Trumpeter releases of its 1/350 HMS Repulse and 1/700 HMS Eskimo .

Kindly find attached the outlined detail below:

1/350 HMS Repulse WWII British Battlecruiser, 1941

It is anticipated that this kit will consist of some 662 parts on 14 sprues. It will have upper hull, lower hull, waterline plate and a display stand. Additional features will also include a deck wood pattern, 15 inch gun turrets, two Supermarine Walrus aircraft, and photo etched handrails, masts and antennas.

The completed kit is expected to measures over 27 inches long.

The suggested retail price has been estimated at US$169.95.

1/700 HMS Zulu (F18) British Tribal Class Destroyer, 1941

We undestand that this kit will consists of 92 parts on 5 sprues. The kit will have lower hull, upper hull and a waterline plate. Completed kit measures about 6 ½" long.

The completed kit is expected to measures over 6 and 1/2 inches long.

The suggested retail price has been estimated at US$22.95.

The expected release date for these kits is May 2009.

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Considering the size and complexity of the Repulse's design, an SRP of $170 is not that bad. I wish the IJN battleships were in that range from the start... --Karl
JAN 13, 2009 - 11:38 AM
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