Trumpeter 05758 HMS Zulu (G18) 1941 Compact 1:700 Scale Destroyer Kit  [TP05758]

Trumpeter 05758 HMS Zulu 1:700 Scale - Kit Introduction

The HMS Zulu was a Tribal-class destroyer launched in 1937 from A. Stephens & Sons at Glasgow, notable for having boilers and funnels already installed at launch. Commissioned in 1938, she later joined operations including the hunt for the German battleship Bismarck.

Service Highlights and Fate

Assigned to the Mediterranean theatre, HMS Zulu was based in Malta for a period. A 1941 refit at Falmouth upgraded her with radar and moved depth charge throwers for improved ASW capability. In 1942 she sustained heavy damage from coastal artillery and bombing and subsequently sank off Alexandria.

Scale Accuracy and Collector Appeal

This Trumpeter 1:700 kit reproduces the ship's silhouette and notable fittings like HF direction finding equipment and twin 2-pounder guns. The compact model is ideal for collectors who value accurate surface detail and tidy display options.