HMS Venerable CVL (Colossus Class) — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal

Decal Information

This 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal is designed to reproduce the principal deck and aviation markings associated with the ship HMS Venerable. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Model Compatibility

Miniatures from other manufacturers may differ in deck dimensions, weapons placement, or superstructure footprint, so test-fit before application.

Historical Information

HMS Venerable was a Colossus-class light fleet carrier commissioned in 1945. After brief Royal Navy service she was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy as Karel Doorman and later sold to Argentina, where she served as ARA Veinticinco de Mayo.

Key Historical Details

Class: Colossus class Ship Type: Light Fleet Carrier (CVL) Entered Service: 1945 Primary Role: Fleet aviation and light-carrier operations Number Built: 10 original Colossus-class carriers Weapons Systems: Light anti-aircraft armament and embarked carrier aircraft Current Status: Retired from Royal Navy service; later served in the Netherlands and Argentina