Trumpeter 06737 German Scharnhorst Battleship 1/700 – Plastic Ship Model Kit

We present the Trumpeter 06737 German Scharnhorst Battleship 1/700 – an exceptional 1/700 scale battleship model kit. This is an advanced plastic model set designed for naval modeling enthusiasts and World War II history aficionados. The model faithfully reproduces the German battleship Scharnhorst, which played a significant role in wartime operations in the Atlantic and North Sea.

• Scale: 1/700
• Country of use: Germany
• Period of use: World War II (in service 1939–1943)
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched metal parts, metal anchor chain
• Included in the kit: 12 sprues of parts, hull made by multi-directional slide molding, precisely recreated deck with realistic wood texture, display stand, and engraved nameplate
• Number of parts: over 300 elements
• Photo-etched parts: 1 sheet (detailed deck fittings, railings, deck equipment components)
• Model length: 335 mm
• Model width: 43 mm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Release date: August 2021

Scharnhorst was launched in 1936 at the Wilhelmshaven shipyard and entered service in early 1939. She took part in many significant operations, including the sinking of the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious and two destroyers in 1940 during the Norwegian campaign. In 1941, she conducted successful raids against Allied merchant shipping in the Atlantic, severely disrupting supply lines. The final fate of the ship was sealed at the Battle of the North Cape on December 25, 1943, where Scharnhorst was sunk by the British fleet.

The Trumpeter 06737 kit stands out for its detail and excellent fit of parts. The multi-directional molding of the hull ensures faithful reproduction of the ship's lines, while photo-etched details and the metal chain add realism to the finished model. This kit is recommended for experienced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who value precision and the option to create advanced details. An advanced kit for Kriegsmarine fleet fans, historians, and collectors of World War II ship replicas.

Category: plastic warship model kit.

Recommended for all modelers seeking faithful, collectible replicas of historic ships and wishing to expand their skills in naval modeling.