1:700 British E Class Destroyer
Item#31909

Previously packaged together with the battlecruiser HMS Hood in
ITEM 31806, naval modellers can now purchase the E Class
destroyer separately. Use several kits to reproduce flotillas
that took part in major naval battles or line it up with its
1/700 Waterline Series Japanese, German, and American
counterparts for an impressive display of destroyers.

About the British E Class Destroyer

In order to protect the vital shipping routes that spanned their
vast empire, the British Navy built a large number of destroyers
in the years leading up to WWII. The nine ships of the E Class,
Exmouth, Echo, Eclipse, Electra, Encounter, Escapade, Escort,
Esk, and Express were completed in 1934 and took part in many
important naval battles throughout the war.

About the Model

High quality 1/700 scale assembly model kit of the E Class
destroyer.
Hull sides accurately depicts port holes.
Features polycaps for all 4 12cm main guns and both 53.3cm
quadruple torpedo launchers to allow free rotation even after
assembly.
Markings included for all nine E Class ships.
Display with other Tamiya 1/700 Waterline items to depict
participants in famous naval battles. Prince of Wales, Hood,
Bismarck, Prinz Eugen - Battle of the Denmark Strait Prince of
Wales - Battle of Malaya Harusame - Battle of Java Sea

Suggested Paint Colors

X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-25 - Light Sea Grey
XF-52 - Flat Earth
XF-53 - Neutral Grey
XF-56 - Metallic Grey