The LATEST & HOTTEST News in from Mr. Harry Abbott, the owner/operator of Battlefleet Models, who has sent us details on his latest two releases.

Please find the full details are outlined below:

1/700 USS Beaufort
Manufacturer: Battlefleet Models
Scale: 1/700
Regular Price: Approx. US$60.00
Release date: To be advised
Item code: BFM 731
Ships History: The USS Beaufort was built in 1909 as SS Rheingraf by H. Koch A. G., Lubeek, Germany then renamed SS Rudolph Blumberg. Seized at Pensacola FL, and acquired by the US Navy in April 1917. She was Commissioned USS Beaufort at New Orleans, LA. September 20, 1917 and reclassified Cargo Ship AK-6 July 17, 1920. Decommissioned December 23, 1925 at Norfolk Navy Yard and struck from the Naval Register December 23, 1925. Finally sold in October 1926 to Norwegian Shipping Co., renamed SS Fjorden she was reported lost, April 12, 1933.

British 'A' Type Steamer War Thistle/War Drake
Manufacturer: Battlefleet Models
Scale: 1/700
Regular Price: Approx. US$70.00
Release date: To be advised
Item code: BFM 730
Additional information: Ships specifications - Length 400.0' & Beam 52.0'

We will of course update you as and when more information comes to hand.

Images and Ships History courtesy of Battlefleet Models.

Please note that these prices are approximate and indicative only as supplied by the Vendor.

The final precise retail price of any item to a purchaser can be uncertain at any time due to various variables.

Therefore we recommend that the final precise retail price should be verified with the Vendor.