Airfix Plastic Model Kit

HMS Nelson

This 1/600 scale kit from Airfix represents HMS Nelson, one of the Royal Navy’s most recognisable battleships of the twentieth century. The model captures the distinctive appearance of the vessel, including its unusual main gun arrangement and powerful profile.

Part of the ship model kits range, the kit includes 132 plastic parts and offers two finishing options representing different stages of the ship’s service career.

• 1/600 scale plastic model kit
• Includes 132 parts
• Two paint and marking options included
• Part of the Airfix Vintage Classics range
• Detailed representation of HMS Nelson

The model provides a balanced build suitable for a wide range of experience levels, combining manageable assembly with a good level of surface and structural detail.

Included decals and paint references allow the ship to be finished in different service-era appearances, adding flexibility for display.

History

HMS Nelson was built for the Royal Navy following the First World War and entered service in 1927. Along with her sister ship HMS Rodney, she featured an unusual design with all main guns positioned forward of the superstructure.

During the Second World War, HMS Nelson took part in several major operations, including convoy escort duties, Mediterranean operations, and support for Allied landings. She also survived damage from mines and enemy attacks during her career.

The ship became well known for her service throughout the war and represented an important part of British naval strength during the conflict.

In 1945, HMS Nelson was present during the formal Japanese surrender ceremonies in Singapore, marking the end of the war in the Pacific for British forces.