RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger Ship 1/1250 Diecast Model by Legendary Cruise Ships

Brand new 1/1250 scale diecast model of RMS Queen Elizabeth Passenger Ship die cast model by Legendary Cruise Ships.Brand new box.Detailed exterior.True-to-scale detail.Officially licensed product.Comes in plastic display showcase.This model does not have any openings.Manufacturers original unopened packaging.Dimensions approximately L-8.25 W-1.75 H-2 inches.Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.HISTORY ASPECTS:The RMS Queen Elizabeth was one of the most celebrated ocean liners of the 20th century launched by the Cunard Line in 1938. Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) the ship was designed to complement her sister ship the RMS Queen Mary as part of Cunard's plan to offer luxurious transatlantic crossings. At her debut the Queen Elizabeth was the largest passenger liner ever built boasting a length of 1031 feet and a gross tonnage of over 83000 tons. Her opulent design Art Deco-inspired interiors and advanced engineering made her a marvel of maritime architecture intended to represent British strength and elegance on the high seas.World War II significantly altered the ships purpose. Before she could begin commercial service the Queen Elizabeth was requisitioned by the British government to serve as a troop transport safely navigating dangerous waters thanks to her high speed. Painted gray and known as the "Grey Ghost" she transported troops from Australia New Zealand and the United States to the European and Pacific fronts making a vital contribution to the Allied war effort. The Queen Elizabeth carried more than 750000 troops during the war traversing a distance equal to twenty-three circumnavig.