Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit
German Navy Scharnhorst Battleship (1/350) 05361
The Trumpeter 1/350 Scharnhorst kit recreates one of the most famous German battleships of the Second World War. This large-scale model features a fully detailed hull and deck layout, intricate superstructure elements, and a complete armament fit including the 28cm main guns, secondary weapons, and anti-aircraft batteries. Precision moulding ensures accurate proportions and fine surface detail throughout the kit.
- Highly detailed 1/350 scale model of the Scharnhorst
- Full hull and deck detailing with realistic surface textures
- Armament includes primary, secondary, and AA weapons
- Photo-etch parts included for fine detail work
- Optional display stand for finished model
- Over 1,400 parts with advanced moulding quality
This impressive model kit offers a challenging and rewarding build, ideal as a centrepiece for any naval collection. With its combination of size, detail, and historical significance, it provides modellers with the opportunity to recreate the Scharnhorst in striking accuracy.
History
The Scharnhorst was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine in 1939 as the lead ship of her class, alongside her sister ship Gneisenau. Armed with nine 28cm guns and known for her speed and striking power, she took part in several major naval operations early in the war. Scharnhorst gained notoriety for commerce raiding missions in the Atlantic and for her role in the 1940 Norwegian campaign. In 1942, she and Gneisenau carried out the famous “Channel Dash,” sailing through the English Channel under heavy fire. Ultimately, Scharnhorst met her end in December 1943 during the Battle of the North Cape, where she was sunk by British naval forces. Her story remains a key chapter in naval warfare history, reflecting both the ambitions and limitations of Germany’s surface fleet during WWII.
