„Stierieguscij“ and „Silnij“ – the Russian destroyers of „Sokol“ type

"Sokol" type destroyers are ships, that were built for the Russian Navy in 1894-1902. A total of 27 destroyers of this type were built. The "Sokol" type became the standard of the Russian fleet at the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War, but during that time it became clear, that the technical-tactical characteristics and armament of these ships no longer met the requirements of the battle and were significantly outdated. At first, the ships were called by the names of birds, which were replaced by military adjectives in 1902. Both destroyers in this publication took part in the defense of Port Arthur and fought actively and were both sunk. "Stieriegušči" - was so destroyed in the battle with the Japanese destroyers, after the battle, its 4 surviving sailors were taken by the Japanese sailors from the completely destroyed, barely afloat ship and returned to their homeland after the war. "Silnij" was scuttled by her crew, before the surrender of Port Arthur, but was raised and repaired by the Japanese, renamed "Fumitsuki" and served as a 3rd rate destroyer until 1913.

Moderately complex, well-designed and detailed models of two ships, varying in camouflage and detail. Two complete models of ships from the time of service in the Far East can be made from the publication. The models are not so complex, that they cannot be glued together under the supervision of a more experienced colleague, even by a novice modeler, who has made several models. Of course, there is no room for haste here.