{"product_id":"airfix-aira04208v","title":"Airfix 1\/600 HMS Ark Royal Model Kit - AIRA04208V","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the \u003cstrong\u003eHMS Ark Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e with this Airfix 1\/600 scale release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This remarkable 1:600 scale model of the HMS Ark Royal includes 171 components, enabling you to construct a replica of one of the Royal Navy's most renowned aircraft carriers. Designed for intermediate hobbyists with a skill level of 3, this kit utilises mould tools crafted in 1966 and features classic packaging art by the esteemed maritime illustrator Roy Cross, making it a genuine piece of Airfix history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1:600 scale model with 171 components for an intricate assembly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 - ideal for modellers aged 8 and up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilises original mould tools from 1966\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIconic box artwork by Roy Cross from 1966\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresents the notable World War Two aircraft carrier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncluded in the Vintage Classics series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e Launched from the Birkenhead shipyard of Cammel Laird on 13th April 1937, HMS Ark Royal emerged as one of the Royal Navy's most illustrious aircraft carriers during the Second World War. This formidable vessel was instrumental in several naval engagements, notably aiding in the pursuit and destruction of the German Battleship Bismarck in May 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The service of HMS Ark Royal concluded when she was struck by a torpedo from the German Submarine U-81 in the Mediterranean. Despite rescue efforts, she sank at 06:13 hours on 14th November 1941. Remarkably, only one crew member perished in the incident, highlighting the crew's commitment and camaraderie.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This Vintage Classic kit offers modellers the chance to recreate a significant piece of British naval history, allowing them to assemble and display a model of this iconic aircraft carrier. The original tooling and artwork reflect the essence of Airfix's golden age of model crafting, providing both historical accuracy and a sense of nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: HMS Ark Royal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA04208V\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":67974135316554,"sku":"AIRA04208V","price":28.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/aira04208v-1600-airfix-hms-ark-royal-squadron-model-models__86274.1781686978.webp?v=1794545767","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/airfix-aira04208v","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}