1943 Richelieu was launched on January 17th, 1939. As a result of the situation in France after the German offensive, she sailed for Dakar in June 1940. But for some political reasons，she fought against British warships there. Then she rejoined the Allied in 1942 and was refitted in January 1943 at Brooklyn Navy Yard in the USA.

She had her radar and AA armament upgraded. Her 37mm and 13.2mm AA armament were replaced by 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikons. This refit was completed in August. Then she was incorporated into the British Home Fleet. With units of this fleet, she participated in an operation against the Norwegian coast in January 1944. After ordered to join the British Far Eastern Fleet, she participated in operations against Japan. After WWⅡ, Richelieu returned to France.

• Model: Length: 707.3 mm Beam : 95mm
• Total Parts: 326pcs
• Total Sprues: 9pcs sprues plus hull, decks and display stand
• Paint Schemes: Painted with a U.S. Navy camouflage scheme, Measure 32, at the end of the U.S. refit, in September 1943
• More Features: Full hull version is available the kit consists of 319 parts in plastic with an additional one-piece hull, decks, name plate and black displays

Please Note: The product comes un-assembled and unpainted. This will require glue/paint and tools for complete assembly. (Modelling equipment sold separately)