Vintage Classics HMS Prince (1:180 Scale)

Vintage Classics HMS Prince (1:180 Scale)

Details:

Build one of the most magnificent warships of the Age of Sail with the Airfix HMS Prince 1:180 Scale Plastic Model Kit. Part of the popular Vintage Classics range, this impressive model recreates the legendary 100-gun first-rate ship of the line, one of the most powerful vessels of the English Royal Navy during the late 17th century.

Featuring 394 precision-moulded parts, this Skill Level 4 kit offers an engaging and rewarding build for experienced modellers. The completed model captures the grandeur of HMS Prince with her three gun decks, richly decorated stern, towering masts, and intricate rigging. As one of Airfix's classic sailing ship kits, it makes a spectacular centrepiece for any maritime model collection or display celebrating the golden age of naval warfare.

Features:

• Detailed 1:180 scale model of the Royal Navy's HMS Prince 100-gun first-rate ship of the line.
• Vintage Classics edition featuring 394 parts and an authentic decorative scheme.
• Skill Level 4 kit offering a rewarding build for experienced ship modellers.
• Requires paint and glue (sold separately) for assembly.

Measurements & Specs:

• Completed Model: L 370mm × W 80mm

Historical Background

Launched in December 1670, HMS Prince (also known as Royal Prince) was one of the largest and most formidable warships of the Restoration Royal Navy. Built as a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line, she served as the flagship of the Lord High Admiral, the Duke of York (later King James II). Throughout her long career she participated in major naval campaigns, including the Anglo-Dutch Wars, sustaining battle damage on several occasions and undergoing extensive rebuilds to keep pace with changing naval technology. After more than 140 years of distinguished service, HMS Prince was finally broken up in 1813, leaving behind a legacy as one of Britain's most iconic sailing warships.