The Tamiya 1/700 Prinz Eugen German Heavy Cruiser (31805) reproduces the Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser that fought alongside the Bismarck during the fateful sortie in May 1941 — she was present when the Bismarck sank HMS Hood, and she detached before the Bismarck was cornered and sunk. Prinz Eugen subsequently participated in the Channel Dash of February 1942 and served in the Baltic before being surrendered to the United States at the war's end. She was later expended as a target in the Bikini Atoll atomic bomb tests.
Kit highlights:
Accurate Prinz Eugen in compact 1/700 Waterline scale
Eight 20.3cm guns in four twin turrets
Operation Rheinübung and later marking options
The Bismarck's companion — pair them for a complete display
An important Kriegsmarine surface vessel subject
Please note: Cement and paints required, sold separately.
