by Artur Oslizlo
1/350 Varyag (Zvezda)
The "Varyag" was built an American shipyard in 1899 fir the Russian Empire Navy. Cruiser had a displacement of 6500 tons and max speed 23 knots. The main armament consisted 12x 152mm guns without shields. Ship was put into the service in 1901. During the Russia - Japan war was sent to Far East and in the battle of Chelumpo agains Imperial Japanese Fleet it fought heroically and was flooded by the own crews on 9th February 1904.
Model kit from russian Zvezda manufacturer with added polish photo etched parts from Aber and Part.
