Tamiya 31910 - HMAS Vampire 1/700 Scale Naval Model Kit  [31910]

Tamiya 1/700 HMAS Vampire - kit summary

The Tamiya 1/700 scale model of the Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Vampire offers a compact, detailed representation of this notable vessel. Built in Britain and later serving the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Vampire has an eventful operational history that appeals to model makers focused on WWII naval subjects. The kit is aimed at collectors and experienced hobbyists.

Notable moments in Vampire's service

HMAS Vampire began service with the British Royal Navy and transferred to the Royal Australian Navy in 1933. It served in the Mediterranean and later with Force Z at Singapore. The ship was present around the time Prince of Wales and Repulse were lost to air attack, and it continued operating until it was sunk in 1942 with HMS Hermes off the coast of Ceylon.

Kit features and finishing options

Designed for realistic presentation, this Tamiya kit provides polycaps that permit rotation of main guns and torpedo launchers so you can arrange the ship for action or parade stances. A quality decal set and flag sheet are included to replicate authentic markings on the completed model.

Display and Collection Potential

The HMAS Vampire makes a useful element in any WWII ship collection and pairs well with Force Z contemporaries such as Prince of Wales and Repulse to create accurate small-scale scenes.