{"title":"Trumpeter Model Kits","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"700\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTrumpeter is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plastic model kits, offering an extensive selection of highly detailed military vehicles, aircraft, ships, submarines, and other unique subjects. Known for innovative engineering, excellent detail, and a wide variety of scales, Trumpeter has become a favorite among scale modelers looking for everything from World War II armor to modern military equipment and naval vessels.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eAt Battle Born Hobby, we offer a growing selection of Trumpeter model kits for builders of all experience levels. Whether you're looking for a detailed tank, a modern fighter aircraft, a historic battleship, or a large-scale military vehicle, you'll find quality kits backed by competitive prices, fast shipping, and dependable service from our veteran-owned hobby shop. Complete your next build with paints, weathering products, tools, adhesives, and accessories available throughout our store.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trumpeter-hms-westminster-f237-type-23-frigate","title":"Trumpeter HMS Westminster F237 Type 23 Frigate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Type 23 frigate is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclass\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrigate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserving with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoyal Navy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnited Kingdom. All the ships are named after\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBritish Dukes, thus the class is also known as the Duke class. The first Type 23 was commissioned in 1989, and the sixteenth,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHMS St Albans\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas launched in May 2000 and commissioned in June 2002. The combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMerlin helicopters\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith their advanced anti submarine equipment, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSonar 2087, has according to the Royal Navy, re-affirmed its reputation as a leader in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanti-submarine warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMS Westminster (F237) is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eType 23\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrigate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoyal Navy, and the second ship to bear the name. 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All the ships are named after British Dukes, thus the class is also known as the Duke class. The first Type 23 was commissioned in 1989, and the sixteenth, HMS St Albans was launched in May 2000 and commissioned in June 2002. The combination of Merlin helicopters with their advanced anti submarine equipment, and Sonar 2087, has according to the Royal Navy, re-affirmed its reputation as a leader in anti-submarine warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e      HMS Monmouth is the sixth Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She is the seventh ship to bear the name and was launched by Lady Eaton in 1991, being commissioned two years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale  :  1:700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type  :  Plastic Model Warship Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Brief  :  Length: 190mm  Beam: 23.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Parts  :  190+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto Etched Parts  :  1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues  :  4 sprues, hull and deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Features  :  Lower hull made from multi-directional slide moulds.\u003cbr\u003e- Deck wood pattern finely rendered\u003cbr\u003e- Contains engraved name plate\u003cbr\u003e- Photo-etched frets included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51271431160114,"sku":"TRP6722","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/3310\/6226\/files\/s-l1600_9ea828fe-fbbe-4b25-bca2-8135457422f4.webp?v=1781823292"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-pla-navy-type-054a-frigate","title":"Trumpeter PLA Navy Type 054A Frigate","description":"The Trumpeter PLA Navy Type 054A Frigate 1\/700 scale model kit delivers exceptional detail for serious ship modelers. This plastic kit accurately represents the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's modern guided-missile frigate, featuring finely molded hull components, detailed superstructure, and authentic armament configurations.\n\nPerfect for intermediate to advanced builders, this kit includes precision-fit parts, decal sheets for authentic markings, and comprehensive assembly instructions. The 1\/700 scale makes it ideal for fleet displays or diorama work without requiring excessive shelf space.\n\nIdeal for naval history enthusiasts and scale model collectors seeking an authentic representation of contemporary military vessels. Display-ready results reward careful assembly and painting with weathering techniques.","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51271431192882,"sku":"TRP06727","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/3310\/6226\/files\/tsm6727_lg.jpg?v=1781822983"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-uss-iowa-bb-61-battleship-1945","title":"Trumpeter USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship 1945 1\/700","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe USS \u003c\/span\u003eIowa was launched on August 27, 1942 and served on March 22 the following year. To avoid the case of the German battleship Tirpitz, the trials in the Chesapeake Bay. Moved to the Pacific in 1944 and joined the Pacific Fleet, during participation in the Marshall Islands Battle of the Mariana Islands, the Battle of Leyte Gulf naval battles and other battle; involved in the Korean War in the 1950s, the post-war use as a training ship, soon to enter the reserve; re-enabled in the 1980s, in April 17, 1989, Iowa turret explosion that killed 47 sailors; 1990, Iowa received a decommissioning notice; removed from the list of active-duty warship on March 17, 2006, and transferred to a Texas Bay National Defense Reserve fleet of the old warship group, the future will become a floating museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale  :  1:700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type  :  Plastic Model Warship Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Brief  :  Length: 386.5mm Beam: 47.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Parts  :  700+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto Etched Parts  :  1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues  :  16 sprues , hull and decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Features  :  - Hull made from multi-directional slide moulds.\u003cbr\u003e- Deck wood pattern finely rendered\u003cbr\u003e- Display stand included\u003cbr\u003e- Photo-Etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51271431225650,"sku":"TRP6749","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/3310\/6226\/files\/61qdKNzzRmL._AC_SL1200.jpg?v=1781822733"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-fairey-fulmar-mk1","title":"1\/48 Trumpeter Fairey Fulmar Mk.1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. Assembly and painting required. Paint and glue is not included and is sold separately. For ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51271431487794,"sku":"TRP05822","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/3310\/6226\/files\/1490726-15655-98-pristine.jpg?v=1781821221"},{"product_id":"1-700-trumpeter-ussr-aircraft-carrier-kiev","title":"Trumpeter 1\/700 USSR Aircraft Carrier Kiev Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"514\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuild one of the Soviet Navy's most distinctive warships with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eTrumpeter 1\/700 USSR Aircraft Carrier Kiev\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit. As the lead ship of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eKiev-class heavy aircraft cruisers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kiev combined the capabilities of an aircraft carrier with the firepower of a guided missile cruiser, making it one of the most unique capital ships of the Cold War. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eTrumpeter's highly detailed 1\/700 scale kit faithfully recreates the impressive silhouette of the Kiev with finely molded parts, realistic flight deck details, and accurately reproduced missile launchers, radar arrays, and island superstructure. The kit also includes the ship's embarked aircraft, allowing modelers to create an authentic Cold War display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eWhether displayed as a standalone model or as part of a modern naval collection, the Kiev is an outstanding addition for ship modelers and Cold War enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"u0ybrq\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2f41y3\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/700 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fx9nhu\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eAuthentic Soviet Navy aircraft carrier \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eKiev\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10uckyi\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eFinely detailed flight deck and island superstructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1npscgz\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eIncludes embarked aircraft and helicopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ql9ih\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eDetailed radar, missile launchers, and deck equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11qlct1\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eWaterline or full-hull display options (depending on kit version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i69xa1\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eExcellent platform for painting and weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj03cv\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ub95d\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003ePaint and cement sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eCommissioned in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eKiev\u003c\/strong\u003e was the lead ship of the Soviet Union's Kiev-class heavy aircraft cruisers. 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Better known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eS-Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Strv 103C broke conventional tank design by eliminating the turret entirely. Instead, its fixed main gun was aimed by adjusting the vehicle's hydropneumatic suspension and steering system, creating one of the lowest-profile and most unique armored vehicles of the Cold War. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eTrumpeter faithfully recreates this remarkable Swedish main battle tank with finely molded parts, crisp surface detail, and an accurate representation of the upgraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eStrv 103C\u003c\/strong\u003e variant. The kit captures the vehicle's distinctive hull, suspension, dozer blade, and external fuel tanks, making it an excellent project for armor enthusiasts looking for something different from traditional turreted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eWhether displayed as a standalone model or incorporated into a Cold War military diorama, the Strv 103C is a standout addition to any modern armor collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"u0ybrq\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13tr0h6\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xq6qi6\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eAuthentic Swedish Strv 103C Main Battle Tank (S-Tank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2zg1y8\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eUnique turretless tank design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nyp5rn\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eFinely molded hull and suspension details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pb0fgl\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eDetailed running gear and exterior equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i69xa1\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eExcellent platform for painting and weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o6yib0\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eIdeal for Cold War military collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj03cv\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ub95d\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003ePaint and cement sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eIntroduced into Swedish service in the late 1960s, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eStridsvagn 103\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eS-Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, was unlike any other main battle tank in the world. 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