Tamiya 31806 British Battlecruiser Hood & E Class Destroyer – 1/700 Waterline Series

Elite Engineering & Naval Authority

Re-enact the high-stakes opening stages of the hunt for theBismarckwith this masterfully engineered 1/700 scale set. This kit represents the peak of Tamiya’sWaterline Seriestechnology, capturing the elegance and tragic power of the “Mighty Hood,” the long-standing flagship of the Royal Navy. Measuring an impressive 14.76 inches, the Hood is paired with an E Class Destroyer, allowing modelers to recreate the authentic battle group composition from the Battle of the Denmark Strait.

Technical Breakdown: The Pride of the Royal Navy

• Mighty Hood Engineering: This model captures the 48,360-ton displacement giant with precision-molded tripod masts, authentic funnel arrays, and specialized deck planking detail.
• Dynamic Armament: Featuresmoveable main gun turretsandtorpedo launchers, allowing for customizable combat displays.
• E Class Versatility: The included Destroyer kit features markings for all nine E Class vessels produced, including theEchoandElectra, which famously accompanied theHoodinto her final engagement.
• The Waterline Standard: Designed with a flat hull base, these models are engineered to sit flush on a diorama “sea surface,” perfectly replicating the vessels as they appeared in combat.

Vessel Specifications

• HMS Hood: Length: 14.76” | Displacement: 48,360t | Speed: 28.8 knots.
• E Class Destroyer: Length: 5.62” | Displacement: 1,350t | Speed: 36 knots.
• Armament (Hood): 38.1cm Twin guns x4, 10.2cm Twin AA guns x7, Eight-barreled Pom-Pom guns x3.
• Box Dimensions: 15.6″ L x 5.6″ W x 1.8″ H.
• Scale: 1/700 Waterline Series No. 806.

Naval Finishing Guide

Achieve a museum-quality “Denmark Strait” appearance with these historically matched Tamiya essentials.

Recommended Tamiya Acrylic Paints

• Hull & Superstructure (XF-53 Neutral Grey): The primary shade for the Royal Navy’s North Atlantic camouflage scheme.
• Wooden Decks (XF-55 Deck Tan): Recreates the weathered teak planking of theHood’smassive deck.
• Funnel Caps & Boots (XF-1 Flat Black): For the prominent funnel tops and waterline stripes.
• Linoleum Decks (XF-56 Metallic Grey): Used for the specific walking surfaces on the E Class Destroyer.
• Anti-Fouling Details (XF-2 Flat White): For the high-visibility “Echo” and “Electra” hull markings (H27/H23).

Essential Naval Modeling Tools

• Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement (87038): Essential for the delicate tripod masts and AA gun placements.
• Precision Tweezers (74003): Required for handling the 1/700 scale secondary armaments and lifeboats.
• Tamiya Side Cutters (74035): For clean removal of tiny parts without stressing the plastic.