Bismarck Model (1940 Germany)
£702.00
SKU: 73
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£702.00
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Dimensions:
Length: 39.37" (100 cm)
Width: 5.11" (13 cm)
Height: 11.41" (29 cm)
This HMS Hood battleship model is handcrafted from hardwood with planks on frame construction.
The scale warship model of HMS Hood is sold fully built and ready for display.
Supported by a solid wooden stand.
Not a kit.
- Dispatched from Bristol or free Click & Collect.
Models are shipped via DHL and shipping costs are as follows:
UK mainland and Northern Ireland @ £10.80
The Scottish Highlands & Channel Islands @ £36.00
The USA @ please contact us
Please email us to request a delivery charge to your country.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY INCLUDING EUROPE:
Shipping cost doesn't include customs clearance, import taxes, duty or VAT. The buyer will be liable for payment of all import charges applicable in their respective country. Each country has a different tax rate. We advise buyers to check their government website for further information.
Do you know why HMS Hood was called 'The Mighty Hood'?
The epithet "The Mighty Hood" was a colloquial nickname given to HMS Hood due to its impressive size, powerful armament, and the reputation it gained as one of the most formidable warships of its time. HMS Hood was the largest and most powerful battlecruiser when it was launched in 1920, and it held this distinction for a significant period.
The ship's design, with its massive size, advanced firepower, and distinctive silhouette, contributed to its nickname. It became a symbol of British naval might during the interwar years, projecting the strength of the Royal Navy and the British Empire.
The moniker "The Mighty Hood" was used in both official and informal contexts, and it reflected the pride and admiration that surrounded the ship. Unfortunately, this sense of invincibility came to a tragic end with the sinking of HMS Hood during the Battle of the Denmark Strait in 1941, a moment that significantly impacted naval history. Despite its ultimate fate, the nickname "The Mighty Hood" continues to evoke the ship's historical significance and the era in which it served.
She was everything I hoped for and is absolutely beautiful. I can't believe how much care was taken in the packing of my ship. Nothing was going to come loose or break. I was also very impressed by the way the company kept me informed throughout, right up to delivery. Thank you!