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When it comes to modelling the machines which took part in the two world wars of the 20th century, few have the aesthetic gravitas of the mighty warships which fought for control of the oceans, leviathans of the sea which in addition to wielding unimaginable firepower, were also home to hundreds, if not thousands of men. By the time of the Second World War, even the mightiest warships were vulnerable to attacks from the air, so despite their impressive size and firepower, it could be argued that aircraft carriers were now the most important vessels in any military fleet. Nevertheless, cruisers, pocket battleships and battleships remain some of the most awe-inspiring weapons of war ever conceiv ...