Andrzej Halinski (Kartonowy Arsenal)'s 1/200 Scale H.M.S. Hood
From what we've seen and heard about this Polish kit, it is spectacular! It's very large (over four feet) and highly detailed. It's a representation of Hood in May 1941. Sadly, it is no longer in production, but examples may still be available.
1200 parts on 18 sheets (A3)
Length of finished model: @52 inches (131.5cm)
Difficulty: 5 (for highly experienced modelers).
Comes with Polish instructions/drawings.
Click here to read a review of this very large kit!
Above- Assorted views of a completed Kartowny Arsenal 1/200 scale Hood
GPM's 1/300 Scale H.M.S. Hood
We believe this is a representation of Hood as sunk in May 1941. It was produced in Poland (but is currently not in production). We know little about this kit, except for the following:
779 parts on 14 sheets (21x29.7cm)
Length of finished model: 86.5cm
Difficulty: Unknown (likely for experienced modelers)
Polish instructions/drawings
JSC's 1/400 Scale H.M.S. Hood
This is a popular Polish-produced representation of Hood as sunk in May 1941.
Its details are as follows:
864 parts on 10 sheets (A4).
Length of finished model: 65.5cm
Difficulty: 4 (some experience necessary)
Instructions/drawings are in Polish and English
Above- Photo of a completed JSC Hood
Alternative Reviews/Additional Resources
To learn more about card modeling, check out "Card Modeling FAQ." This excellent resource includes an English/Polish glossary, which should prove quite useful to those who are not fluent in reading or speaking Polish.