1/350 HSM Astute Submarine

1/350 HSM Astute Submarine Review

The Astute class submarine is the latest submarine in the British Navy, as of 2007. This huge submarine has an appearance similar to a whale, and is nuclear-powered, not requiring a single refueling over its 25 year lifetime. It is not unique in this regard, though. The Astute class submarine is built by BAE Systems at the city of Barrow-in-Furness, on the central west coast of Britain. The submarines will cost about .4 billion US Dollars (USD) each. The Astute class consists of attack submarines, in contrast to ballistic missile submarines such as the Vanguard class. Kit features a 2-piece full hull with engraved surface features, separate planes, display stand, photo-etch parts (hull fittings, screw blades and nameplate), plus a full array of periscopes, comms masts and snorkel. Color painting reference displaying port and starboard profiles, overhead plan, bow and stern views - decals for hull markings.