Revell 1:225 HMS Victory

The Revell 1:225 HMS Victory is a plastic scale model kit of the famous British warship HMS Victory, best known as Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805).

About the ship

The real HMS Victory is a first-rate Royal Navy ship of the line launched in 1765 and preserved today as a museum ship in Portsmouth.

Key characteristics of the real vessel:

• 104-gun first-rate ship of the line

• flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson at Trafalgar

• three-masted full-rigged sailing warship

• wooden hull with multiple gun decks

• one of the most historically significant warships in British naval history

About the model kit

The Revell 1:225 HMS Victory represents the ship in a manageable display scale, designed for ship modellers interested in historic sailing vessels.

Typical features include:

• 1:225 scale plastic sailing ship kit

• detailed hull and gun deck structure

• full sailing rig with masts and spars

• thread rigging for sails and lines

• lifeboats, deck fittings, and cannon detail

• optional sail configuration depending on build choice

The kit focuses on traditional sailing ship modelling with emphasis on rigging and deck detail.

Key features

✔ 1:225 scale historic sailing warship
✔ HMS Victory – Nelson’s Trafalgar flagship
✔ Multi-deck gun layout representation
✔ Full rigging and mast system
✔ Detailed deck fittings and boats
✔ Classic wooden warship subject

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• Royal Navy historical ship collections

• Age of Sail dioramas and displays

• Trafalgar or Napoleonic naval scenes

• traditional sailing ship modelling

• museum-style maritime displays

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced

Suitable for:

• ship modellers comfortable with rigging work

• builders interested in historical naval subjects

• hobbyists willing to spend time on fine line detail

Ideal for

• naval history enthusiasts

• Age of Sail collectors

• HMS Victory admirers

• 1:225 scale ship modellers

• Trafalgar / Napoleonic War displays

Summary

The Revell 1:225 HMS Victory is a detailed model of one of the most famous warships in naval history, offering a classic sailing ship build that emphasises rigging, deck detail, and historical accuracy.