*Airfix. A09252V. Vintage Classics - HMS Victory 1765. 1:180
Launched on 7th May 1765, HMS Victory gained its fame by becoming Admiral Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The victory at this battle ended Napoleon's bid for mastery of the sea, but cost Admiral Nelson his life.
She had previously taken part in many major actions against Spanish and French fleets, and is now the oldest serving Royal Naval ship still in service, being the flagship of Portsmouth Command. After being restored to the same condition and appearence as she was at Trafalgar, she can now be seen in all her glory at her home in Portsmouth by visitors from all over the world.
spec
length-38.3cm
width-8.8cm
number of parts-353
scale-1:180
skill level-3
scheme
A09252V HMS Victory
No 10 Service Brown - Gloss
No 12 Copper - Metallic
No 14 French Blue - Gloss
No 16 Gold - Metallic
No 19 Red - Gloss
No 22 White - Gloss
No 33 Black - Matt
No 71 Oak - Satin
Safety Information
Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.
License line
Royal Naval Museum Trading Company Ltd - HMS Victory is a registered trade mark and is used under license by Hornby Hobbies Ltd. Profits from the sale of this product go towards the preservation of Naval heritage.