Tamiya 78013 - German Bismarck Battleship Kit 1/350

Tamiya 78013 - German Bismarck Battleship Kit 1/350 【 The German Navy's Most Powerful Warship 】 The hunt for the Bismarck is one of the most famous and well-known epics in naval combat history, and Tamiya now brings you this legendary battleship as an exquisite 1/350 scale assembly kit display model. The ship's distinctive silhouette and powerful armament are all meticulously and accurately reproduced. A special display stand and beautifully crafted nameplate are also included for an awe-inspiring display. This is a 1/350 Plastic German Battleship Bismarck from Tamiya. It's for ages 10 and up. On May 24th, 1941 the Royal Navy dealt one of its most shattering blows. The 42,000 ton German battlecruiser Hood was destroyed after an attack that lasted only eight minutes. The Bismarck was the largest and most modern ship in service with the German fleet. Three days after the most celebrated sea chase of the Second World War, which involved no fewer that three British battleships, two battlecruisers, two aircraft carriers, nine cruisers, and countless destroyers, the Bismarck was reduced to a blazing hulk. This came only nine months after she was commissioned.       FEATURES Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in gray. Ready to assemble precision model kit. Exterior surface of hull is covered with minute engraved details. The deck of the ship is brimming with startling details like: -Railings and windows -Huge turrets -Cranes -Lights -Life boats -Ladders and stairs RE-280 Motor is not included. If you can't afford to build your own 41,700 ton battleship but still want one, then pick up this highly accurate model. A large plastic stand with a "Bismarck" nameplate is included for display purposes. Detailed pictorial instructions.     INCLUDES One 1/350 Plastic German Battleship Bismarck     REQUIREMENTS Assembly Cement for plastics  Paint:  Dark Seagrey, Dark Grey, Matt Black, Matt White, Hull Red, Light Blue, Deep Green, Matt Earth, Deck Tan Brushes RE-280 Electric Motor (optional) Batteries (optional) Sprue Cutter Screwdriver Pliers Modeling Knife File or Emery Board Glue Tips or Toothpicks Water for Decals Scissors Tweezers Adult Supervision     SPECIFICATIONS Scale:  1/350 Length:  27" (68.6cm) Width:  4-1/4" (10.7cm) Height:  3-3/4" (9.9cm) (approximately)