Trumpeter's second two kits of October – The Queen Elizabeth & Mighty Dragon – are the latest two in October. Colours, decals & built-up kits in our preview...
Preview: Two new kits from Trumpeter in October...
Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier
by Trumpeter
Kit No. 06751
1/700th scale
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The Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers are the latest and largest in service with the Royal Navy, comprising lead vessel HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister ship HMS Prince of Wales. Each displaces approximately 65,000 tonnes and features a unique twin-island design—the first of its kind on an aircraft carrier. The forward island serves as the bridge for navigation and command, while the aft island handles flight deck operations.
The colour scheme in this kit
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The decals in the box
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Powered by two MT30 gas turbine alternators and four diesel generators, the class uses an integrated electric propulsion system to provide a range of around 10,000 nautical miles (11,508 miles or 18,520 km) without refuelling. HMS Queen Elizabeth is equipped to operate F-35B Lightning II aircraft and various helicopter types from the 280 m ski-jump flight deck and supports up to 1,600 personnel on full deployment. The colour scheme presented in this kit and its aircraft
Length: 400 mm / Beam: 105.2 mm
Total Parts: 380+
Total of 26 sprues , hull and decks
- Detailed Hull is a one-piece part
- Detailed flight deck and hangar deck
- Extensive photo-etched details included
- Aircraft Wing includes:
F-35 x 6pcs
EH-101 x 6pcs
- Photo-etched parts included
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...
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Chinese J-20S Mighty Dragon
by Trumpeter
Kit No. 05864
1/48th scale
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The J-20S is based on the J-20 airframe, with a lengthened canopy to accommodate a second seat. The second crew member is not tasked with training but operates as a mission systems officer responsible for managing electronic warfare tasks, coordinating long-range strike missions, controlling stealth drones such as loyal wingmen, and overseeing real-time network-centric operations. This dual-crew layout is intended to reduce pilot workload and improve mission effectiveness, particularly during extended-range operations. The J-20 is estimated to have nearly double the combat radius of U.S. F-22 or F-35 fighters.
The colour scheme presented in this kit.
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The decals in the box
The J-20S is possibly in a command and coordination role. It is positioned not only as an air superiority fighter but also as an airborne tactical node capable of managing manned and unmanned systems, including future platforms such as the Dark Sword UCAV. This capability aligns with future network-centric warfare concepts that require real-time sensor fusion and coordinated decision-making in contested environments.
Length: 434mm / Width: 267.5 mm
Total Parts: 210+
A total of 8 sprues, upper fuselage and lower fuselage
- Detailed fuselage with accurate design
- Canopy made from clear parts
- Finely detailed cockpit, gear & cockpit
- 3D print tail spout
- photo-etched parts included
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...
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These kits will soon be on sale through Trumpeter's distributors worldwide...