1/350 Trumpeter French Battleship Richelieu - 05311 1/170 With its realistic proportions and

With its realistic proportions and precise details

This masterpiece of miniaturization impresses with its impeccable details that perfectly capture the charm of the original

The kit is made up of birch and mahogany plywood and will require a

Once-piece hull

1/350 Trumpeter French Battleship Richelieu - 05311 1/170 With its realistic proportions and1943 Richelieu was launched on January 17th, 1939. As a result of the situation in France after the German offensive, she sailed for Dakar in June,1940. But for some political reasonsshe fought against British warships there. Then she rejoined the Allied in 1942 and was refitted in January 1943 at Brooklyn Navy Yard in the USA. She had her radar and AA armament upgraded. Her 37mm and 13. 2mm AA armament was replaced by 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikons.