Flyhawk 1173S - 1:700 HMS Martin 1942 - Deluxe Edition

Plastic model kit of the British destroyer HMS Martin (1942)

HMS Martin was a Royal Navy destroyer that entered service during World War II and took part in convoy escort and anti-submarine operations. This 1:700 scale kit from Flyhawk represents the ship in her 1942 configuration, during the height of the Battle of the Atlantic.

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 13 cm
• Manufacturer: Flyhawk
• Difficulty level: intermediate

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

Model assembly

The kit is made of high-quality plastic parts designed for precise small-scale assembly. The Deluxe Edition is enhanced with photo-etched parts, metal gun barrels, and 3D resin elements, allowing a significantly higher level of detail in key areas of the model.

The use of these additional materials requires careful handling and makes this edition particularly suitable for experienced ship modelers.

Required tools

• Modeling knife or cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About HMS Martin

HMS Martin was part of the M-class destroyers developed to strengthen the Royal Navy’s escort forces. These ships were designed to combine speed, maneuverability, and effective anti-submarine capabilities.

In 1942, HMS Martin operated extensively in the Atlantic, where destroyers played a vital role in protecting Allied shipping against German U-boats and ensuring the security of vital sea lanes.

Technical data of the original ship:

• Length: approx. 91.4 m
• Beam: approx. 11.2 m
• Propulsion: steam turbines
• Armament: naval guns and anti-submarine weapons

Flyhawk – precision ship modeling

Flyhawk is a respected manufacturer known for highly detailed and accurately engineered ship model kits. Their Deluxe Editions are especially valued by advanced modelers seeking the highest level of realism in small-scale naval models.