Adelaide / Santa Maria class rocket frigate 1:700 AFV Club SE70011

Plastic model kit: Adelaide / Santa Maria class guided missile frigate 1:700 AFV Club SE70011

The plastic model kit: Adelaide / Santa Maria class guided missile frigate in 1:700 scale from AFV Club (SE70011) is an excellent proposition for model-making enthusiasts and naval history lovers. This detailed set allows you to build a miniature of one of the guided missile frigates that played a significant role in the naval forces of Australia and Spain.

Model features:

• New tools: The set includes newly designed elements such as HMAS Sydney Mk 41 VLS and FABA Meroka 20mm CIWS.
• Hull and base: The set includes the lower part of the hull and a display base for the model.
• Sikorsky SH-60 helicopter: The 1:700 scale model includes a miniature of the SH-60 helicopter.
• Armament: The set includes models of RIM-66 and RGM-84 Harpoon missiles.
• Helicopter hangar: Includes a detailed hangar with the ability to open and close the door.

Additional elements:

• AN/SPS-55 and AN/SPS-49 radars: Radar models with advanced details.
• Naval armament: The set includes models of Mk75 76mm/62 guns and Mk15 CIWS.
• Defensive systems: The set includes Mk36 SRBOC and Mk32 SVTT.
• Photo-etched mast: For the best scale effect.

Historical background:

The Adelaide class frigates were built in Australia and the United States for the Royal Australian Navy. They were based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates but were modified according to Australian requirements. The first unit entered service in 1980. A total of six units were built, two of which were later sold to the Chilean Navy.

These frigates were the main air defense units of Australia from the retirement of the Perth class destroyers in 2001 until the introduction of the Hobart class destroyers in 2017. They were armed with Mark 13 missile launchers for SM-2MR missiles and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Additionally, there were two S-70B Seahawk helicopters on board.

The Santa Maria class is the Spanish version of the Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates, built with future upgrades in mind. The first unit, Santa Maria, entered service in 1986. These frigates are equipped with air defense and anti-submarine systems, as well as electronic warfare systems.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.