1/700 Tamiya Battle of Malaya Set 25422

Tamiya 1/700 Battle of Malaya Set – Limited Edition Naval Collection

This is a limited-edition re-issue of the Battle of Malaya Set (Item 89753), now with a new background story leaflet in Japanese language and separate digest sheet in English to really bring the gripping events of this famous battle to life.

During the fighting in and around Malaya (now Malaysia), the British battleship Prince of Wales was sunk by Japanese bombers in a display of the potential that air power held over big ships. This set includes naval models from the famed Water Line series, plus minute 1/700 scale aircraft.

What’s Included in This Set

• British Battleship Prince of Wales kit (Item 31615) x1
• British Battle Cruiser Repulse kit (Item 31617) x1
• Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Vampire kit (Item 31910) x1
• British E-Class Destroyers Electra & Express kits (Item 31909), x1 each
• Type-1 Attack Bombers (“Betty”) x6
• Type-96 Attack Bombers (“Nell”) x6
• Ten 30cm lengths of wire to depict bombers in flight, capturing the drama of the actual battle
• Convenient carry case with handle, featuring profile illustrations of the participants

Product Specifications

• Model Number:25422
• Scale:1:700 Water Line Series
• Manufacturer:Tamiya
• Historical Event:December 10, 1941 Naval Engagement
• Assembly Required:Yes (paints and decals not included)

Historical Significance

The Tamiya 1/700 Battle of Malaya Set allows hobbyists to recreate the pivotal naval engagement from December 10, 1941. This special limited-edition plastic model kit collection captures the moment when air power demonstrated its dominance over naval vessels. The set includes a background history pamphlet with illustrations and English translation text to enhance your understanding of this historic battle.

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