The Admiral Hipper was the lead ship of the Admiral Hipper class, a group of five heavy cruisers built for the German Kriegsmarine during the 1930s. Named after Admiral Franz von Hipper, who commanded the German battlecruiser squadron at the Battle of Jutland, these ships served extensively across World War II naval operations. For scale … Read more
Building a Gneisenau battleship model kit is one of the most rewarding projects for any WWII naval enthusiast. The Gneisenau, sister ship to the famous Scharnhorst, served with distinction in the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. She participated in the invasion of Norway, the sinking of the carrier HMS Glorious, and the daring Channel … Read more
Building a model of the German light cruiser Nurnberg is a project that connects you directly to one of the most interesting warships of the Kriegsmarine. The Nurnberg, launched in 1934 and commissioned in 1935, was the final evolution of the Leipzig-class light cruisers and one of only a few German surface vessels to survive … Read more
If you have ever stared at a grainy black-and-white photo of the IJN Hiei slicing through the Pacific and thought, “I need that on my shelf,” you are in the right place. The Hiei was a Kongou-class battlecruiser that served the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1914 until she was sunk at the Naval Battle of … Read more
If you are a scale modeler with even a passing interest in Imperial Japanese Navy warships, the IJN Kirishima probably needs no introduction. This Kongo-class battleship earned its place in history during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942, when it engaged the USS South Dakota in one of only two direct battleship-on-battleship duels … Read more
HMS Repulse is one of those warships that sticks with you once you learn her story. A Renown-class battlecruiser launched in 1916, she served the Royal Navy through both World Wars before her tragic end alongside HMS Prince of Wales in December 1941, when Japanese aircraft sank both ships off the coast of Malaya. For … Read more
Building a model of HMS Renown is a project that connects you directly to one of the most storied warships in Royal Navy history. This battlecruiser served in both World Wars, survived multiple refits, and outlasted every other battlecruiser in the British fleet. For scale model enthusiasts, she presents a rewarding build subject with her … Read more
If you have ever stood in front of a museum ship and felt the weight of naval history pressing down on you, then you understand the pull of building a model of HMS Prince of Wales. This King George V-class battleship lived a short but dramatic life, from trading shells with Bismarck in the Denmark … Read more
If you have ever stood in front of a museum-quality battleship model and felt that pull to build one yourself, you are in the right place. HMS Rodney is one of the most recognizable warships in Royal Navy history, and her unique silhouette with all three triple 16-inch gun turrets mounted forward makes her an … Read more
Building a model of HMS Nelson is one of the most rewarding projects a ship modeler can take on. Launched in 1925, this British battleship carried a design unlike any other warship of her era, with all three of her 16-inch gun turrets mounted forward of the superstructure. That silhouette makes her instantly recognizable on … Read more