Trumpeter 05351 HMS York 1/350

Trumpeter 05351 HMS York 1/350 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the British heavy cruiser HMS York, designed in the popular 1/350 scale, allowing for a detailed presentation of the ship's features. It is recommended both for naval enthusiasts and collectors of historical vehicles from World War II.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of service: United Kingdom – Royal Navy
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic – model intended for self-assembly and painting
• Category: plastic model kit – warships
• Included accessories: the kit does not include glue or paints; it does, however, feature detailed parts enhancing the realism of the deck, superstructures, and armament

HMS York (90) was the first ship of the York class – a class of heavy cruisers of the Royal Navy, commissioned in 1930. The outbreak of World War II brought with it a series of important tasks – from escorting transport convoys in 1939, to hunting German vessels, and taking part in the Norwegian campaign (1940), where it escorted troop transports to Norway. In 1941, HMS York was heavily damaged during a night attack by Italian explosive boats in Suda Bay (Crete), which put the ship out of further operational use. Due to extensive damage, it was grounded on a shallow, where it served for a while as an improvised anti-aircraft battery until it was destroyed by Luftwaffe air raids. After the war, the ship was scrapped in Greece.

Trumpeter 05351 HMS York 1/350 offers a high level of detail: from realistic superstructures, through deck structure, to armament and onboard equipment. The model is an excellent base for additional detailing – photo-etched parts can easily be added, and careful assembly will yield an impressive replica of the historic Royal Navy cruiser.

We recommend this kit to intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to develop their skills by building impressive warship models. Model difficulty level: 4/5. Recommended for World War II themed collections and for enthusiasts of British warships.