AFV Club SE70003 Knox-Class Frigate Detail-Up Version 1/700 – Plastic model kit

Discover a perfectly replicated ship model – AFV Club SE70003 Knox-Class Frigate Detail-Up Version in 1/700 scale. This model kit allows you to create an authentic miniature of the American Knox-class missile frigate, which served the United States Navy for decades. The model is intended for the most demanding modelers, who value detail and realism.

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for building a collection of warships, allowing for proportionality and detail despite the small size.
• Country of use: United States of America (US Navy), as well as the armed forces of countries such as Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Egypt (after the ships were exported).
• Historical description: Knox-class frigates were the main escort vessels of the US Navy during the Cold War. Designed in response to the need to protect convoys and carrier groups against the threat from submarines, they were equipped with ASW systems and advanced radar. They served actively from the 1960s, including during the Vietnam War, providing escort and anti-submarine protection.
• Period of use: Cold War (1969–1994 in US Navy, later in other navies).
• Material: Plastic (high-quality polystyrene), the kit does not include glue or paints. The Detail-Up version includes additional photo-etched metal parts, such as railings, ladders, radars, and antennas, ensuring the highest level of detail in the model.
• Category: Plastic model kit (with photo-etched detail-up parts)
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – intended for intermediate and advanced modelers; assembly requires experience with small parts, especially photo-etched elements.
• Recommendation: Strongly recommended for all ship modeling enthusiasts, fans of naval history, and collectors of 1/700 scale models. The meticulous detailing and photo-etched components make this model an excellent choice for advanced diorama projects and exhibitions.

By choosing the AFV Club SE70003 Knox-Class Frigate Detail-Up Version 1/700, you receive a comprehensive set that enables you to build an outstanding replica of a historic warship, sure to delight any marine modeling and scale modeling enthusiast.