This is a painted and complete metal model of F56 HMS Argonaut , a type 12M Leander class frigate fitted with the Exocet missile system as served in the Falklands War in 1982. In 1250 scale and now in metal this is one of four Leanders we have made for Falklands 40.
This is about 3.5 inches or 90mm long. In its own box. Model ref N63-56
Here is another new ship model for 2022. This is a brand new metal 1250 scale model of the Cable Ship Iris as adapted in 1982 in the Falklands. She was built for the Post Office Corporation by Robb Caledon in 1976. She was 3872 tons gross and 97metres long. After being fitted with a larger helicopter deck, CS Iris left Devonport for Ascension to transport stores from there to the Falkland Islands. During seven months of active service CS Iris steamed over 45,000 miles and was involved in over 800 helicopter operations in a period of 74 days. The model is 78mms or 3inches in length.
CNC Catalogue number M14
Here is another ship in our Falklands 40th Anniversary tribute range. Modelled in metal this is HMS Avenger F185, Amazon Class Type 21 frigate. She was 3250 tons, 384ft or 117m and armed with 4.5inch gun, Exocet missiles and torpedoes. She also carried a Lynx helicopter. Cat ref N55-185
Here is another of our Falklands 40th Anniversary tribute range. Here is a detailed, brand new, hand made metal waterline model of HMS Cardiff D118, a Type 42 Batch One Sheffield Class Guided Missile Destroyer. She was 4820 tons and armed with a 4.5inch gun, Sea Dart, Torpedoes and a Lynx helicopter. She was 410ft or 125metres in length. There were 270 crew.
The model is 100mms in length or just under 4 inches. Our model is part of our commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict. Various IDs were added such as the Union Jack and the vertical line. We have included the pennant number as ID although we know that they were painted out for some of the time. Made of metal from CNCollectables and in a good box. Catalogue ref N61-118
Here is another of over 40 ships made for our Falklands 40th Anniversary tribute range.
Remodelled in metal this is HMS Antrim D18 County Class Destroyer Batch 2. 6200 tons, 520 ft or 160m long and armed with twin 4.5inch guns, torpedoes and exocet. She had a hangar for a Wessex. The model is 125mms or 5inches in length. ref N54-18
