Revell 05172 HMS Invincible (Falkland War) 1/700 – plastic ship model kit

Revell 05172 HMS Invincible (Falkland War) in 1/700 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the famous British aircraft carrier from the time of the Falklands War. This set is an excellent choice both for naval history enthusiasts and scale modelers collecting ships from the second half of the 20th century.

HMS Invincible – Historical Background

HMS Invincible was one of three Invincible-class aircraft carriers that became renowned during the Falklands/Malvinas conflict in 1982. She entered service with the Royal Navy in 1980, representing the United Kingdom during the Cold War. During the Falklands War, she formed the core of British naval forces and served as a base for Harrier GR.3 and Sea Harrier FRS.1 fighters. This ship played a key role in ensuring air superiority in the theatre of operations and supported amphibious assaults and special forces operations. After the conflict, she continued service until decommissioning in 2005.

Revell 05172 Model Specification

• Scale: 1/700 – ideal for building realistic dioramas and displaying in a warship model collection
• Material: high-quality plastic, specially adapted for modeling detailed deck, superstructure, and armament elements
• Contents: sprues divided into precise details, aircraft deck components, armament, helicopters, and on-board aircraft
• Clear parts included for the bridge and porthole elements
• Realistic decals allow replication of the original paint scheme from the Falklands conflict period
• Assembled model length: approx. 28.8 cm
• Glue and paints not included – must be purchased separately

Category and Recommendation

This product belongs to the category: plastic ship model kit. Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers passionate about naval history, 20th-century military conflicts, or warship collecting. We rate the difficulty level as 3/5 – the kit requires precision and skill in handling and painting fine details.

Why Choose the HMS Invincible 1/700 Revell?

The model allows you to recreate this iconic ship in realistic scale, reflecting the details of authentic armament, flight deck, and masts. It is an excellent choice both for building a standalone model and for creating an elaborate diorama with Harrier jets and helicopters. Thanks to attention to detail and well-thought-out instructions, the set provides a rewarding modeling experience and results in an impressive model for your collection. An ideal gift for any fan of the British Royal Navy and military collectibles.