Dragon Models 1/350 German Battleship Scharnhorst 1943 Smart Kit
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Product Features
- Bilge keels are represented on lower hull by slide-molded technology
- Waterline or full-hull version can be assembled
- Extra-fine detail on superstructure walls like hose and ladder patterns delicately reproduced
- Moveable searchlights include clear part with fine details
- 3.7cm twin anti-aircraft gun with fine details and photo-etched gunner seat
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
This kit represents the Scharnhorst as it appeared on its final mission in 1943. Ship modelers are certain to be tantalized by the Scharnhorst’s mouthwatering level of detail and sophistication. Dragon is proud to announce its most stunning ship kit ever – a 1/350 scale rendition of the famous German battleship Scharnhorst. The 31,500-ton Scharnhorst was commissioned on January 7 1939, and it often operated in partnership with its sister ship, Gneisenau. Buoyed by a top speed of 31.5 knots, this battleship wreaked havoc on Allied shipping with its nine 11-inch guns. It was involved in the invasion of Norway in 1940, during which it sank the British carrier HMS Glorious. In early 1941 the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau broke out into the Atlantic to lay siege to Allied shipping lanes. On December 25 1943, the Scharnhorst and accompanying destroyers put to sea to interdict Arctic convoys heading to Russia. However, aware of German plans, the British intercepted the Scharnhorst with a Royal Navy battleship, cruisers and destroyers. Reeling under multiple salvos of 2195 shells and 55 torpedoes, the Scharnhorst finally succumbed to its mortal wounds at 1945 hours on December 26. Of the 1968 crewmen aboard, only 36 survived. As an interesting footnote, the wreck of the Scharnhorst was discovered off North Cape in northern Norway in 2000. This is a plastic model kits that requires paint and glue (not included).
Product Description
Dragon ModelsDRA-1040