Trumpeter 05751 Richelieu 1:700 scale plastic warship kit  [TP05751]

Trumpeter Richelieu 1946 - 1:700 scale model overview

This is a 1:700 scale static plastic model kit representing the French Navy battleship Richelieu in its 1946 configuration, produced as a detailed display kit with selectable waterline or full-hull assembly.

Richelieu was launched in January 1939 and saw a complex wartime service. After moving to Dakar in 1940, she later rejoined Allied forces in 1942. A January 1943 refit at Brooklyn Navy Yard upgraded her radar and anti-aircraft battery, replacing earlier 37mm and 13.2mm guns with 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikons. Richelieu served with the British Home Fleet in operations along the Norwegian coast in early 1944 and later took part in operations against Japan before returning to French control after World War II.

Model construction notes and kit features are presented for experienced hobbyists and collectors. The kit provides parts arranged across multiple sprues plus separate hull and deck components, supporting either a waterline display or a full-hull build. Decal options reflect postwar markings consistent with Richelieu's return to French ports in 1946. Builders should consult reference photographs for final detailing and paint selection to match the 1946 refit configuration.

A compact 1:700 representation of Richelieu with options for waterline or full-hull presentation, suitable for modelers focused on historical display accuracy and compact collections.