HMS Astute British Submarine 1/144 Trumpeter

The Astute class submarine is the latest in the British Royal Navy fleet and was first launched in 2007. This huge submarine has an appearance similar to a whale. It is nuclear-powered, not requiring a single refuel over its 25-year lifetime, although it is not unique in this regard. The Astute class submarine is built by BAE Systems Maritime in Barrow-in-Furness on the northwest coast of Britain.  The submarines cost about $2.4 billion (USD) each. The Astute class consists of attack submarines, in contrast to the ballistic missile submarines of the Vanguard class.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/144
Skill Level: 2
Length: 26.5”
Beam: 4”
Parts: 30+
– Painting and assembly required
– 2 sprues
– One decal sheet
– One photo-etched fret
– Molded in white plastic
– Includes display stand
– One-piece upper and lower hulls
Illustrated instructions and paint guide
*Cyanoacrylate glue is required for photo-etched parts*

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Paint Guide:

Grey
Flat Black
Red Brown
Gold
Black
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