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This is a great Battlecruiser Model as with all Trumpeter naval kits, it is an impressive piece of engineering in itself and goes together beautifully, although as ever with this particular manufacturer you need to watch out for accuracy problems, and there are a few. These are that there is only 1 support strut for the Propeller shaft brackets ( should be 2 each shaft ) - its an easy fix to scratch build ones , however . The Aft ( rear of ship ) Anchor Hawse pipe hole in the stern is too high , it should be lower I recommend you ditch the 20mm Oerlikons - from kit , they are garbage ( Infini do a great set ) The Kit rear 2 aft deckhouses provided by Trumpeter are from her 1936 Refit , and were altered in 1939 - for a Cruise to Canada that was cancelled - see the Admiralty Modelworks Resin Correction set photo . I also point out that the Flyhawk Super Detail set is wonderful ,and is HIGHLY recommended but contains too many Oerlikon Tubs ( only 8 are needed ) - see the 2 Photo below of the correct positions . The Plastic Gun Tubs on the Aft Turret - and the Stern - were never there - remove them - HMS Repulse in 1941 only had 2 round , flat platforms for the Oerlikons on the Rear Turret . See the 3 ' Shapeways ' Repulse Turrets that show the correct layout .Read full review
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As with all the Trumpeter models that i have made this is a great model would recommend. Some of the parts are small and a certain amount of experience would be helpful but its a great kit.
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Excellent model and very well detailed ! It will biuld into a fine model to be showcased ! Well done Trumpeter !
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