1:700 WWI German Battleship

The real subject

German battleships from the time of the First World War were among the most powerful machines of their day. They carried their main artillery in twin turrets distributed along the length of the hull, the medium caliber was mounted in casemates along the sides, and smaller guns on the superstructures served against torpedo boats. Characteristic features are the tall forward superstructure with its mast, massive funnels and a low, broad hull whose shape followed from the emphasis on armor protection and on resistance to a hit below the waterline. These ships formed the core of the fleet that in 1916 met the British force off the Skagerrak, in the action known in English as the Battle of Jutland.

What the set contains

A kit to be assembled and painted in 1:700 scale, that is, in the scale that is the most widespread for warship models and in which a whole squadron can be built. The particular ship, the number of parts, the treatment of the hull and the marking options are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• Paint the hull and the superstructures separately; once they are glued together you will no longer reach the corners between the superstructures.
• Leave the small parts on the sprue until you are fitting them, otherwise they are easily lost.
• Align the gun barrels in one direction; asymmetry shows at once on a small model.
• Wash and degrease the surface before painting.
• Rigging is added at the very end, after the whole model has been painted.

Who it is for

The set will please modelers who take an interest in the navies of the First World War, as well as collectors whose display case will not take ships in larger scales. Paints, glue, thinner and tools are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.