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About This Kit
This 1/400 scale resin model kit depicts HMNZS Leander, a light cruiser that served with the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. The kit captures the vessel's distinctive 1942 configuration, featuring the characteristic two-mast arrangement and the ship's iconic color scheme of light gray upper works contrasting with the red-painted hull below the waterline. The fine detailing visible throughout the superstructure includes the bridge tower, funnel, and various deck installations typical of British light cruiser design.
The model showcases excellent surface definition across the hull planking and deck areas, with finely rendered railings, gun emplacements, and structural details that bring this historic warship to life. The resin construction allows for crisp reproduction of small features while maintaining the overall proportions and silhouette that made the Leander-class cruisers recognizable warships of their era. Assembly will require careful construction and finishing to achieve the polished appearance suggested by the master model.
This kit is ideal for naval history enthusiasts and scale modelers seeking to represent Commonwealth naval forces during the Pacific and European theaters. It works equally well as a standalone display piece or as part of a larger naval diorama depicting WWII fleet operations or harbor scenes from the period.
Painting & Assembly
This kit arrives unassembled and unpainted, giving you complete creative freedom. We recommend using cyanoacrylate (super glue) for resin assembly. Clean parts with warm soapy water before priming. Use a quality resin primer before painting with acrylics or enamels. Pin larger joints for a stronger bond.
What's Included
- ✓ Multiple resin model parts
- ✓ Assembly instructions / reference photos
- ✓ Individual bases for each figure
- ✓ Protective foam packaging
All models ship unassembled and unpainted. Super glue and hobby paints required (not included).
| Scale | 1/400 |
| Approx. Height | 4mm |
| Material | High-quality resin |
| Assembly Required | Yes — unassembled kit |
| Painted | No — unpainted |
| Painting Difficulty | Advanced |
| Recommended For | Experienced modellers, collectors 14+ |
Recommended Paints
Suggested palette — adjust to match your reference photos.
Delivery
We ship worldwide from our warehouses. Standard delivery 7–12 business days. Free shipping on all orders.
| United States | 7–12 business days |
| Europe | 7–12 business days |
| Rest of World | 7–12 business days |
All orders include free tracked shipping. You'll receive a tracking number by email once dispatched.
Returns Policy
Not happy with your order? Return it within 30 days for a full refund. Items must be in original packaging and unused. We cover return shipping for damaged or defective items.
Packaging Guarantee
Every kit is individually wrapped in foam and bubble wrap. If anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we'll send a replacement or full refund — no return needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — all our resin kits arrive unpainted. This gives you complete creative freedom to paint and finish the model however you like. We recommend using a quality primer before painting with acrylic or enamel paints.
Standard delivery is 7–12 business days worldwide. All orders include free tracked shipping — you'll receive a tracking number by email once dispatched.
Yes — we ship worldwide with free tracked shipping. Standard delivery is 7–12 business days to most destinations.
This model is 1/400 scale.
Yes — this is a multi-part resin kit that requires assembly. We recommend cyanoacrylate (super glue) and some modelling experience. Clean parts with warm soapy water before priming. Pin larger joints for a stronger bond.
We carefully package every order with foam and bubble wrap. If anything arrives damaged, email us a photo within 48 hours and we'll send a free replacement or full refund — no need to return the damaged item.