The Scout class of cruiser came from Vickers yard in 1905 and had a ram bow, three funnels, and a turtle back focastle. The four, triple expansion engines developed 17,500 h.p. giving a speed of 25 knots. The class were small fast cruisers referred to as scouts. They arose from the need for a fast ship to perform a scouting role in the North Sea to keep an eye on the increasing activity of the German navy in that area. Coupled to this role was the requirement for a flotilla leader to the smaller seagoing destroyers. These ships had to have the ability to work with their brood, but still provide for the captain and his staff. Whilst lightly armed compared with a third class cruiser they had a high speed which enabled them to scout in the knowledge that they could outrun any serious oppositon. A total of 15 "Scouts" were completed between 1905 and 1913 all with differences in construction. A plated fiberglass hull is the base for this model along with a superstructure from computer printed 1mm plastic. Vac-formed plastic moldings take care of all the larger and more complex parts such as the many ships boats, funnels, vents and funnel bases. As in all the kits in the range, a full set of running gear is included. The many stanchions on this model are cast in light alloy to give the correct pattern of spacing, with 2 gauges of brass wire for the stanchion wires. Over 450 light alloy and cast plastic fittings lend this kit a museum-quality finish! *Please note that this kit includes Motors and couplings from Deans. All you need are the servos, speed controller and radio to complete this kit. Scale: 1:96 Length: 44.9 inches Beam: 5.5 inches

• Premium, imported model ship kit by Dean's Marine!
• Detailed English instructions included.
• Scale: 1:96
• Length: 44.9 inches, Beam: 5.5 inches

Premium, imported model ship kit by Dean's Marine!Dean's Marine