Hobby Boss 86504 French Navy Pre-Dreadnought Battleship Voltaire 1/350

The Hobby Boss 86504 model depicts the French Danton-class battleship – Voltaire in 1/350 scale. This is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit intended for advanced modelers who value detail accuracy and historical fidelity.

Voltaire, the sixth Danton-class battleship, proudly served in the ranks of the French Navy. The ship was primarily active during World War I. Entering service in 1909, its mission was to protect strategic areas of the Western Mediterranean, blockade the Dardanelles, and patrol the Strait of Otranto. One of the key episodes was its participation in the unsuccessful search for the German battlecruiser Goeben and the cruiser Breslau. Voltaire was hit by two torpedoes fired by the German submarine U-48 in October 1918, but the damage was not severe. After the war, the ship underwent modernization (1923-1925), later serving as a training vessel before being scrapped in 1939.

This model offers an excellent base for creating a realistic replica of an early 20th-century warship, featuring numerous details that accurately reflect the authentic construction and armament of the French fleet:

• Faithfully reproduced main artillery: 4 x 305 mm guns and 12 x 240 mm guns
• Full outfitting with small deck components and secondary armament
• Realistic hull lines and detailed superstructures characteristic of Danton-class battleships
• High-quality plastic ensures precise fit of all parts
• Option to upgrade the model with aftermarket accessories such as photo-etched railings

Product category: plastic model kit in 1/350 scale designed for intermediate and advanced modelers passionate about warships and the history of the French Navy.

We recommend this product to all naval model building enthusiasts – it is an excellent choice as a display model representing the World War I era, and a great addition for dioramas depicting maneuvers or blockades from Voltaire's prime years.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for those with experience in ship model building, skilled in working with small parts and detailed painting.