USS Pegasus PHM-2, 1/200 - Hobby Boss 82006

The USS Pegasus PHM-2 model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 82006, reproduces at a scale of 1/200 a missile launching hydrofoil patrol boat from the Pegasus class used by the US Navy. Made from injection-molded plastic, this snap-together kit lets you depict the very distinctive look of these fast patrol craft, recognizable by their hull designed for foil navigation.

Vessels of the Pegasus class bore the designation PHM, for Patrol Hydrofoil Missile. Entering US Navy service between 1977 and 1993, they were intended for fast patrol missions and coastal operations. Their compact silhouette, angular superstructure, and military equipment make them an original subject for a modern naval model collection.

At 1/200 scale, the assembled model measures 203.9 mm in length and 71.4 mm in width. The kit includes 240 parts and contains photo-etched parts intended to capture the finest details. The hull, deck, and superstructure provide a detailed base for building a modern surface vessel in a static display.

The box also includes a display base with a engraved nameplate. The decals and the colored painting guide make it possible to handle the ship’s markings as well as the flags. The photo-etched parts add an appreciable level of finesse to the railings, ladders, masts, antennas, and other deck equipment.

Assembly requires the usual supplies for plastic modeling: suitable glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine sandpaper, and paints. A primer helps prepare the surfaces before painting. The photo-etched parts are best handled with fine tweezers and carefully glued to preserve the sharpness of the details.

The Hobby Boss 82006 model kit is a distinctive modern naval subject for enthusiasts of American military ships, hydrofoils, and fast vessels from the second half of the 20th century.

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 82006
• Type : static display assembly model
• Subject : USS Pegasus PHM-2 / Pegasus class
• Scale : 1/200
• Material : injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts : 240
• Assembled length : 203.9 mm
• Assembled width : 71.4 mm
• Included elements : photo-etch, decals, colored painting guide, display base and engraved nameplate