Aoshima 04428 German 3-Mast Bark Gorch Fock 1/350 – plastic model of a training sailing ship

The Aoshima 04428 German 3-Mast Bark Gorch Fock 1/350 model is a faithful miniature of the famous German training sail ship, offered by the renowned Japanese company Aoshima. This 1/350 scale plastic assembly kit allows you to travel back to the pre-World War II era and discover the shape and structure of the exceptional bark that became famous as a training vessel for the German Navy. Perfectly recreated hull, rigging, and deck details deliver a fascinating modeling experience at the highest level.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of operation: Germany (German Navy), after the war USSR (under the name "Towariszcz"), later Ukraine and Germany (as a museum ship)
• Period of service: since 1933 (World War II, post-war period, present day)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Included in the set: accurately reproduced rigging elements, deck details; the kit DOES NOT include glue or paints

Historical description: The "Gorch Fock" was launched in 1933 in Hamburg; it was a three-masted training bark with distinctive, traditional rigging. It served for naval cadet training, becoming an icon of the German training fleet. During World War II, it was scuttled, later transferred to the USSR as "Towariszcz," where for several decades it trained subsequent generations of sailors under the Soviet flag. After 2003, it returned to Germany as a museum ship in Stralsund.

The Aoshima 04428 set is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to develop their skills in assembling and finishing sailing ship models. The assembly difficulty level is rated as 4/5 – the model requires precision and accuracy when assembling the rigging and sails. This is an excellent choice for maritime and naval history enthusiasts, as well as for collectors of training vessels and sailing ships.

We recommend the Aoshima 04428 German 3-Mast Bark Gorch Fock 1/350 model due to its precise workmanship, wealth of details, and educational value. This model will be a remarkable addition to any collection and will faithfully capture the character of the legendary sailing ship.