1/128 HMS Vanguard Forward Funnel

1/128 HMS Vanguard Forward Funnel: The Modern Face of the Royal Navy

Complete the towering silhouette of Britain’s final battleship with the meticulously crafted 1/128 HMS Vanguard Forward Funnel. This component replicates the primary exhaust stack of the HMS Vanguard, featuring the streamlined, raked design and integrated searchlight platforms that defined the modern aesthetic of the Royal Navy's last capital ship.

Architectural Precision in 1/128 Scale

• Museum-Quality Realism: The Vanguard was designed with a specific focus on keeping corrosive stack gases away from its sensitive radar and fire control equipment. At the massive 1/128 scale, this replica captures the graceful, raked profile and the distinctive funnel cap with exquisite fidelity. Every detail, from the external steam pipes and ladders to the internal baffle structures, is rendered with stunning clarity, providing the mechanical depth required for a high-end naval replica.
• Premium Material: Crafted in High Detail Resin Grey, this funnel offers superior precision and a remarkably smooth finish. The resin material allows for a level of structural sharpness—particularly in the thin protective grating and the mounting hardware—that standard plastic parts cannot achieve. This ensures a professional, museum-grade look that serves as a primary vertical focal point for your model.
• Hollowed for Lightweight Stability: Despite its large size, this model is expertly hollowed for a lightweight yet durable construction. This intelligent engineering ensures the funnel remains stable when mounted on the forward superstructure, maintaining the model's center of gravity while preserving the structural integrity needed for a large-scale replica.
• Unpainted for Customization: The unpainted resin provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Customize the funnel with historically accurate Royal Navy grey tones and apply advanced weathering techniques—such as subtle soot staining around the rim and heat-related paint wear—to achieve the authenticity and realism of the legendary battleship in active service.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/128 Scale: Specifically engineered for perfect proportional integration with large-scale HMS Vanguard hulls.
• Streamlined Raked Design: Faithfully replicates the modern "Tower Bridge" era aesthetic unique to the Vanguard.
• High-Quality Resin: Provides the crisp edges and professional surfaces required for high-end modeling.
• Hollowed Construction: Optimized for a lightweight build without sacrificing architectural detail or strength.
• Easy Integration: Designed for a seamless fit onto the forward superstructure deck.

The Ideal Addition to Your Collection

The 1/128 HMS Vanguard Forward Funnel in High Detail Resin Grey is an essential choice for any serious modeler. It provides the sophisticated, historically accurate architectural detail required to transform a standard build into a world-class masterpiece of Royal Navy engineering.