Kagero 7019 The Battleship HMS Duke of York EN/PL

The publication Kagero 7019 The Battleship HMS Duke of York EN/PL is a unique title dedicated to both military history enthusiasts and naval modelers. Authored by the renowned expert Witold Koszela, this book provides an in-depth look at the British battleship HMS Duke of York – the third vessel of the prestigious King George V class, built in accordance with the naval treaties of the 1930s. HMS Duke of York entered service with the Royal Navy in 1941. The ship became famous not only for its actions in the North Sea and Arctic convoys, but also as the destroyer of the German battleship Scharnhorst during World War II. The battleship participated in numerous key naval operations in European waters and off the North African coast, permanently inscribing itself in Allied history during World War II (1939–1945).

• Bilingual edition: English/Polish
• Category: modeling album / reference publication
• Author: Witold Koszela
• Number of pages: 32, A4 format (210x297mm), stapled binding
• Set of 8 technical drawing sheets (4 double A2 sheets with camouflage colors)
• 30 detailed A4 drawings
• Color profile of the ship, design changes during different service periods
• Painting diagrams and technical-tactical data
• ISBN: 978-83-64596-02-5
• Publisher: KAGERO

This publication is especially recommended for modelers building ship models in 1/350, 1/700, and related scales, who are looking for accurate, historical visual and substantive references for creating realistic replicas. Excellent large-format drawings and colored painting diagrams will enable faithful reproduction of hull and superstructure details, as well as correct identification of weapon versions and ship markings. The degree of difficulty in using this publication for modeling purposes is rated at 2/5 – the publication is accessible to every modeler, regardless of experience. I recommend this product to those building both scale models and historical dioramas – it is also an invaluable source of knowledge for collectors and military historians.