Revell: 1:1200 Model Set Battleship Gneisenau

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The 1:1200 scale "Battleship Gneisenau" model kit is a tribute to the historic German World War II battleship. With 48 pieces, this kit offers an optimal balance between challenge and building enjoyment. The model's finished length of 188 mm, width of 30 mm and height of 60 mm make the model an impressive display piece. Designed for model building enthusiasts aged 12 and up, this kit is classified as Level 4, making it ideal for advanced modellers who are experienced in gluing and painting models. The Gneisenau was a Kriegsmarine battleship that served during World War II. This model will not only bring you the joy of building a historic ship, but also a deep dive into the history of naval warfare. Gneisenau was a German battleship, also classified as a battleship, with the keel laid down in 1935 and launched in December 1936. The battleship entered rope service in the German Navy (German Kriegsmarine) in May 1938. The ship was 235 meters long, 30 meters wide and had a full displacement of 38,900 tons. Gneisenau's top speed was about 30–31 knots. The main armament was 9 280 mm guns in three triple turrets and the secondary armament included: 12 150 mm guns or 14 105 mm guns. Gneisenau was the second ship of the Scharnhorst class. She was ordered to replace the old battleship Hessen, which had become completely obsolete by the 1930s. Gneisenau undoubtedly towered above any British heavy cruiser, and at the same time was clearly inferior in gunnery power to the Royal Navy's battleships. This should not be surprising, since the ship was built primarily for cruiser service - so she was not intended to engage in open combat with British heavy ships, but rather to fight British merchant shipping, which was appropriate. Shortly after her launch, Gneisenau underwent a modernization consisting of increasing her seaworthiness, changing the funnel profile and making minor changes to the electrical installation. The battleship Gneisenau was christened in April 1940, when she supported the landing of German forces in Norway. Two months later, she played a decisive role in the sinking of the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious. From December 1940 to March 1941 - together with her twin Scharnhorst - she carried out a cruise service in the Atlantic, during which she sank 8 merchant ships. In February 1942, together with Scharnhorst and the cruiser Prinz Eugen, she had to flee the British bombardment of Berest in Kiel, during which she was seriously damaged. Shortly afterwards, the damage was increased by a British bombing raid on Kiel. The battleship was then towed to Gdynia. In July 1942 - in the face of very heavy damage - the decision was made to withdraw the ship from service. The ship was sunk by the Germans in March 1945 at the exit from the port in Gdynia. By 1951, all the wreckage of the battleship had been dismantled or recovered from the sea.

Scope of delivery:
48 accurately constructed parts
Authentic sticker for detailed markings
Detailed deck construction
Paint base, glue and brushes for immediate construction
Special re-release of the model in 2024
This model kit is ideal for advanced modelers (Level 4) who are already experienced in handling demanding parts and in gluing and painting techniques. A perfect project for young people and adults aged 12 and over who are interested in historical warships and detailed model building.

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