Description

The Bismarck , at 42,343 tons was, for her time, the largest and most up-to-date battleship in the world (next to the Hood ). On 24th May 1941, in a sea battle, together with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen , at the pack ice frontier of Greenland, with a direct hit by the 5th salvo from her 380 mm guns she sank the largest British battle cruiser the Hood . Launched on 14th February 1940 at the Blohm & Voss shipyard, Hamburg, together with the similar Tirpitz she was the most up-to-date and prestigious ship of the German navy. With a length of 251 m the top of the mast stood 52 m above the surface of the sea. She was protected by a total of 17,450 tonnes of steel armour plating. The newly designed heavy artillery fired 800 kg projectiles up to a range of 34.2 km and were capable of penetrating 350 mm armour at 21 km. Although the Prinz Eugen suffered no direct hits in the battle of 24th May, the Bismarck , which was damaged in the bow, made for a French harbour. In the subsequent pursuit by British ships and aircraft, on 27th May 1941 a torpedo hit the rudder and after being hit by the superior numbers of the Home Fleet she was disabled and sunk in the Atlantic about 800 km off the French coast. Of the 2,092 men on board, 115 survived.

Historical masterpiece model kit: Battleship Bismarck on a scale of 1:350 - a piece of history to build yourself

Experience the precision and passion of model building with our highly detailed Battleship Bismarck model kit. With an impressive 1:350 scale, 659 pieces and a total length of 718mm, this Level 5 kit promises a challenging and rewarding building experience. Recommended for modelers aged 14 and over, it offers a detailed replica of the legendary battleship Bismarck.

Scope of delivery:

• 659 precisely manufactured parts
• Four detailed 38cm gun turrets
• Twelve 15cm guns
• Sixteen 10.5 cm anti-aircraft guns
• Searchlight with transparent parts
• Ten lifeboats
• Two Arado 196 seaplanes with glass cockpits
• Two detailed cranes
• Display stand
• Camouflage instructions and decals for two periods of use
• Kit including detailed construction instructions and decal

This model kit is ideal for advanced and expert model building enthusiasts who are looking for a challenge and want to put their skills to the test. Whether for exhibition, play or as a valuable addition to your collection, this model will delight you with its quality and realism.

Special features:

The model kit is characterized by its highly detailed parts and realistic design. It features innovative construction techniques and a range of painted or prefabricated parts that provide an authentic re-creation of the Bismarck.

Background information:

The Bismarck was the largest and most modern battleship in the world at the time. In May 1941 she sank the largest British battlecruiser, the Hood. With this model you can recreate a piece of history and learn more about this impressive ship and its role in World War II.

Discover the joy and satisfaction of model building with the Battleship Bismarck model kit. Buy today and begin your journey into the fascinating world of model building.