1943 Richelieu was launched on January 17th, 1939. As a result of the situation in France after the German offensive, she sailed for Dakar in June,1940. But for some political reasons,she fought against British warships there. Then she rejoined the Allied in 1942 and was refitted in January 1943 at Brooklyn Navy Yard in the USA. She had her radar and AA armament upgraded. Her 37mm and 13.2mm AA armament was replaced by 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikons. This refit was completed in August. Then she was incorporated into the British Home Fleet .With units of this fleet, she participated in an operation against the Norwegian coast in January 1944. After ordered to join the British Far Eastern Fleet, she participated in operations against Japan. After WW?, Richelieu returned to French.
Specifications
Scale
1/350
Item Type
Static Kit
Model Brief
Length: 707.3 mm Beam : 95mm
Total Parts
326pcs
Total Sprues
9pcs sprues plus hull, decks and display stand
Paint Schemes
Painted with a U.S. Navy camouflage scheme, Measure 32, at the end of the U.S. refit ,in september 1943
Released Date
2008-03
More Features
Full hull version is available the kit consists of 319 parts in plastic with an additional one piece hull, decks ,name plate and black display
Manufacturer Part No:
Trumpeter 6-5311
Brand:
Trumpeter
Product Type:
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UPC
-
Product Family:
-
Shipping Weight:
1 kg
PB Part No:
MDLTMP605311
Product Model:
-
Warranty:
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Date Created: 11:47, 04-07-2026 Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/product/MDLTMP605311/Trumpeter---1350---French-Battleship---Richelieu
Features
1943 Richelieu was launched on January 17th, 1939. As a result of the situation in France after the German offensive, she sailed for Dakar in June,1940. But for some political reasons,she fought against British warships there. Then she rejoined the Allied in 1942 and was refitted in January 1943 at Brooklyn Navy Yard in the USA. She had her radar and AA armament upgraded. Her 37mm and 13.2mm AA armament was replaced by 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikons. This refit was completed in August. Then she was incorporated into the British Home Fleet .With units of this fleet, she participated in an operation against the Norwegian coast in January 1944. After ordered to join the British Far Eastern Fleet, she participated in operations against Japan. After WW?, Richelieu returned to French.
Specifications
Scale
1/350
Item Type
Static Kit
Model Brief
Length: 707.3 mm Beam : 95mm
Total Parts
326pcs
Total Sprues
9pcs sprues plus hull, decks and display stand
Paint Schemes
Painted with a U.S. Navy camouflage scheme, Measure 32, at the end of the U.S. refit ,in september 1943
Released Date
2008-03
More Features
Full hull version is available the kit consists of 319 parts in plastic with an additional one piece hull, decks ,name plate and black display
Date Created: 11:47, 04-07-2026 Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/product/MDLTMP605311/Trumpeter---1350---French-Battleship---Richelieu
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All orders shipped by PB Tech are sent via a courier with a signature required for each delivery. In some cases, and only where you have given the courier company permission to leave orders at a designated location, your order may be delivered without requiring a signature. All orders sent by PB Tech are fully insured in the unlikely event that your item(s) are damaged or go missing in transit.
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To exchange a product, goods must be sealed / unopened, with packaging in original condition, and accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange.
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