{"product_id":"airfix-aira04202v","title":"Airfix 1\/600 HMS Hood Model Kit - AIRA04202V","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the \u003cstrong\u003eHMS Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e with this Airfix 1\/600 scale release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This detailed 1:600 scale model kit of HMS Hood beautifully captures the essence of the renowned battlecruiser, featuring 131 plastic components. It is designed for modellers aged 8 and older, rated at Skill Level 2. As a World War Two icon, this Vintage Classic kit allows you to recreate one of the Royal Navy's most celebrated ships, providing an engaging and rewarding building experience that will enhance any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e131 plastic components for constructing an intricate 1:600 scale model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkill Level 2 - perfect for budding modellers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a single authentic World War Two paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart of the Vintage Classic collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages 8 and up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e HMS Hood was the largest warship globally when she was launched in 1918, serving as a symbol of British naval strength and the pride of the Royal Navy. Her impressive size and graceful design earned her the nickname \"the Mighty Hood\" during her goodwill tours around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In May 1941, Hood was tasked with intercepting the German battleship Bismarck as it attempted to break into the Atlantic. Alongside HMS Prince of Wales, she moved swiftly to engage the enemy. Upon encountering Bismarck, both British ships commenced firing in what would become one of the most dramatic naval battles of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Bismarck's return fire was devastatingly precise. Her fifth salvo delivered a fatal strike, likely igniting one of Hood's magazines, causing the ship to sink in a mere two minutes. Out of her 1,500 crew members, only three survived. The sinking of HMS Hood was a profound shock to Britain and the world, spurring the Royal Navy to pursue and ultimately sink the Bismarck just three days later.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: HMS Hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA04202V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-ship-model-kits\"\u003eAirfix Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974133612618,"sku":"AIRA04202V","price":28.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/aira04202v-1600-airfix-hms-hood-squadron-model-models__12883.1781687556.jpg?v=1794545758","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/airfix-aira04202v","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}