Tamiya 31910 - 1/700 Scale HMAS Vampire Destroyer - Collector Edition Kit  [31910]

Introduction to the Tamiya 1/700 HMAS Vampire model

This 1/700 model from Tamiya represents the Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Vampire in a compact scale suited to collectors and display builders. The original ship was produced in Britain and later served with the Royal Australian Navy, with a service record spanning key WWII operations. The kit is tailored to modellers seeking an accurate historic subject.

Operational history in brief

HMAS Vampire served first in the British fleet, transferring to the Royal Australian Navy in 1933. It took part in Mediterranean operations and later joined Force Z at Singapore. The vessel was present during the attacks that sank Prince of Wales and Repulse, and it was sunk in 1942 together with HMS Hermes off Ceylon.

Assembly details and presentation

The kit includes polycaps to enable rotation of the main guns and torpedo launchers for varied display options. It ships with well-printed decals and a flag sheet to aid accurate finishing, and parts are engineered for tight fits and fine detail at 1/700 scale.

Display and Collection Potential

Use the HMAS Vampire to populate a WWII naval grouping or show it alongside Prince of Wales and Repulse to illustrate Force Z formations. Its small footprint makes it a flexible choice for cabinets and diorama shelves.