Product Overview:

The Trumpeter 05371 kit offers a finely detailed 1/350 scale plastic model of the German Navy’s H-Class battleship, a design from the late 1930s intended to enhance the Kriegsmarine’s surface fleet. This kit features over 1,140 parts, including photo-etched components and a metal anchor chain, providing an authentic representation of this unbuilt warship. With precise engineering and comprehensive instructions, this model offers a rewarding build for naval enthusiasts.

Features:

• 1/350 scale plastic model kit of the German Navy H-Class battleship
• Over 1,140 parts including photo-etched details and metal anchor chain
• Hull constructed from two-directional slide moulds for accurate shape
• Finely rendered deck with wood pattern details
• Includes display stand and two Ar 196 floatplanes
• Comprehensive instructions with painting and marking guides

Note:

This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

The H-Class battleships were a series of proposed designs for the German Kriegsmarine during the late 1930s, envisioned as successors to the Bismarck-class. The initial H-39 design called for six ships, each armed with eight 40.6 cm (16-inch) guns and powered by diesel engines for extended range. These vessels were part of the ambitious “Plan Z,” aiming to establish a formidable German surface fleet. However, the outbreak of World War II and shifting strategic priorities led to the cancellation of the H-Class programme. Only the first two ships were laid down, and construction was halted in 1940. The materials and resources were redirected to other military projects, including U-boat production. The H-Class remains a symbol of the expansive naval ambitions of Nazi Germany that were never realised. This model kit allows enthusiasts to explore a “what-if” scenario, building a representation of a battleship that, while never completed, offers insight into naval design and strategy of the era.