Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit

Prinz Eugen 1945 (1/350) 05313

This 1/350 scale kit from Trumpeter depicts the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen as she appeared in 1945, near the end of the Second World War. A member of the Admiral Hipper-class, Prinz Eugen gained fame for her role alongside the battleship Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. Despite sustaining damage throughout the war, she survived to the final days and was eventually handed over to the US Navy for post-war testing.

The kit features a waterline plate and measures 607.5mm in length with a beam of 65.8mm. It includes finely detailed superstructure, armament and fittings in the ship’s late-war configuration. A separate Trumpeter kit of the German S-100 Schnellboot is also available (PKTM06615) to complement diorama displays.

• 1/350 scale plastic model of the Prinz Eugen (1945 configuration)
• Admiral Hipper-class German heavy cruiser
• Includes waterline display plate
• Detailed late-war superstructure, radar and armament
• Model dimensions: Length 607.5mm, Width 65.8mm

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

Suggested Paint Colours

Paints are shown for reference only; they may not be recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions and are to be used only as a guide. It is recommended that you conduct your own research to find the finish you want.

History

Launched in 1938, Prinz Eugen was the third ship of the Admiral Hipper-class of heavy cruisers and one of the Kriegsmarine’s most powerful surface combatants. Best known for sailing with the battleship Bismarck in 1941 during Operation Rheinübung, she engaged HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales in the Denmark Strait, contributing to the sinking of Hood.

Despite suffering damage in subsequent operations, she remained in service throughout the war, later bombarded by Allied aircraft and eventually scuttled. In 1945, she was handed over to the US Navy and used as a test ship during Operation Crossroads nuclear testing. Her remains lie in the Pacific near Kwajalein Atoll. This kit captures her distinctive 1945 appearance with upgraded electronics and battle damage modifications.