Ship Models

British Ships

H.M.S. Belfast - Claudio Matteini
Model Data
Model build by Claudio Matteini, Ancona, Italy
Kit Manufacturer B Resina (resin kit)
Scale 1:700
Additional Information "White Ensign Models (WEM)" photo-etched parts (PE) has been used. Also photo-etched parts from "Gold Medal Models" and the full "Professional" line of resin R.N. boats from "White Ensign Models (WEM)" has been used. Lots of scratch build details.

The model of Belfast is shown as she appeared while she was at anchor in Scapa Flow (naval base), waiting for her next action as escort ship of the convoys proceeding to and from Russia, between February and March 1943.

Construction time About 9 months

H.M.S. Belfast - Claudio Matteini
The Model
Photographs: © Claudio Matteini