AFV Club SE70011 - 1:700 Adelaide Class Guided Missile Frigate / Santa Maria Class Frigate

1:700 scale plastic model kit of the Adelaide / Santa Maria Class Guided Missile Frigate

The AFV Club SE70011 kit represents the Adelaide-class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy and the Santa Maria-class frigates of the Spanish Navy — both based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry design. These guided missile frigates were built for anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare, as well as convoy escort and fleet defense missions.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 18 cm
• Manufacturer: AFV Club
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

About the build:

The kit includes highly detailed plastic parts allowing construction of either the Australian Adelaide-class or the Spanish Santa Maria-class frigate. It features accurately molded superstructures, Mk.13 missile launcher, radar and sensor arrays, OTO Melara 76 mm gun, and a detailed flight deck with an optional SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. Decals are provided for multiple ship markings from both navies.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Fine brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints in modern naval grey tones

About the Adelaide and Santa Maria Classes:

The Adelaide-class frigates were built for the Royal Australian Navy under license from the United States as modified Oliver Hazard Perry-class ships. They participated in numerous peacekeeping and coalition missions, including operations in the Persian Gulf. The Spanish Santa Maria-class, built by Bazán, featured locally adapted electronics and weapons systems for the Armada Española. Both classes were capable of launching guided missiles, deploying torpedoes, and operating shipborne helicopters, offering balanced performance in multi-role operations.

Ship data:

• Builders: Todd Pacific Shipyards (USA) / Bazán (Spain)
• Length: approx. 138 m
• Beam: approx. 14 m
• Displacement: approx. 4100 tons (full load)
• Propulsion: 2 × LM2500 gas turbines, 41,000 shp total
• Maximum speed: approx. 29 knots
• Crew: about 200
• Armament: Mk.13 missile launcher (SM-1MR / Harpoon), OTO Melara 76 mm gun, 2 × Mk.32 torpedo launchers, 1 × SH-60 Seahawk helicopter

About AFV Club:

AFV Club is a Taiwanese manufacturer known for high-quality plastic model kits featuring exceptional detail and engineering accuracy. The company’s range includes military vehicles, ships, and aircraft, appealing to modelers seeking realism and precision.