1:700 German Zerstorser Z-7 1942

The real subject

The Z-7 was one of the German destroyers built in the 1930s, that is, one of the slim, fast ships meant to escort formations, to make torpedo attacks and to carry out patrol duty. The designation Z-7 was carried by the destroyer Hermann Schoemann. Characteristic of this group of ships is a long bow, a tall forecastle and gun armament arranged along the centerline, so that even in a small scale the model looks slim and predatory.

What the kit offers

It is a plastic kit in 1:700 scale, the most widely used scale for warships, because in it even a larger vessel stays a sensible size and a whole formation can be built. The year in the name refers to the period configuration in which the model is rendered. The parts count, the scope of the superstructures and the contents of the decal sheet are given in the instructions enclosed in the box.

Building and painting tips

• Paint the hull and the decks separately before you fit the superstructures and the armament.
• Cut the small parts off only just before gluing; they are easily lost on the workbench.
• Suggest the rigging with fine thread, heat-shrink thread or fine fishing line.
• Apply weathered surfaces and rust sparingly; at this scale a hint is enough.

Who it is for

The kit will please collectors of naval subjects as well as modelers who want to build a whole formation on one base and do not have meters of display space. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted; paints, glue and a display base are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.