Pit-Road 1/700 Royal Navy Battleship Warspite 1942 Plastic Model

The Queen Elizabeth class battleship HMS Warspite, originally deployed as a state of the art capital ship in World War I, underwent two major modernizations during the interwar period. The refit completed in 1937 was far more comprehensive and extensive than that of her sister ship Malaya. The superstructure, including the bridge, was completely renewed so that, apart from the hull and main guns, she could be considered almost an entirely different ship.

- 1/700 scale plastic model kit
- Selectable waterline or full hull versions
- Recreates Warspite in 1942 with strengthened anti aircraft armament
- Includes etched parts for radar and other fittings
- Includes one Walrus Mk.1 amphibious reconnaissance aircraft
- Single ship kit
- Overall length 281 mm

Product details
- Series: Skywave
- Country: United Kingdom
- Product code: WT03
- JAN code: 4986470078076

HMS Warspite, a Queen Elizabeth class battleship, entered service as a cutting edge capital ship during the First World War and underwent extensive modernization during the interwar period.

- Two major interwar modernizations improved performance and combat capability.
- The 1937 refit was far more thorough and larger in scope than the earlier upgrade of her sister ship Malaya.
- The ship received a completely renewed superstructure, including a redesigned bridge and upgraded command facilities.
- Aside from the hull and main guns, the rebuilt Warspite was effectively a different vessel, with modernized systems and improved seaworthiness.

Ideal for naval history enthusiasts and model collectors, this description highlights Warspite’s transformation from a World War I-era dreadnought into a modernized interwar battleship. Keywords: HMS Warspite, Queen Elizabeth class, battleship, 1937 refit, interwar modernization, naval history.