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Waterline Sink the Bismark/Bismarck
May-26
his detailed 1:1200 scale model kit represents one of the most intense naval encounters of the Second World War, featuring the powerful ships that participated in the North Atlantic pursuit of Bismarck.
Tailored for modellers enhancing their construction skills, this Skill Level 2 kit includes 297 plastic components to assemble several ships from this historic event, recreating the dramatic chase that led to the downfall of one of the world's most formidable battleships.
Key Features
1:1200 scale models from the Bismarck engagement
297 plastic components to construct multiple ships from this famous naval confrontation
Skill Level 2 - perfect for modellers advancing their building skills
Recreate one of World War Two's most intense naval conflicts
Suitable for ages 8 and above
Part of the Battle of Bismarck collection
History
Bismarck, one of the most formidable battleships ever to sail, posed a significant threat to the Royal Navy and Britain's crucial maritime routes, a threat that needed to be eliminated.
Following the loss of HMS Hood, the Admiralty was resolute in its mission to destroy Bismarck, dispatching a formidable task force to track her down. This set the stage for a monumental clash of warships in the North Atlantic, culminating in the destruction of one of the world's great battleships.
The pursuit of Bismarck became one of the most significant naval operations of the Second World War, involving numerous ships and aircraft over vast stretches of ocean.
After breaking into the Atlantic, Bismarck engaged HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales in the Battle of the Denmark Strait, resulting in Hood's destruction by a catastrophic explosion. This devastating loss spurred the Royal Navy to launch an unyielding pursuit, deploying every available resource to locate and destroy the German battleship before she could reach the safety of French ports.
The chase ended with a series of air and sea assaults that impaired Bismarck's steering, leaving her defenceless against the advancing British fleet. In the final confrontation, battleships HMS King George V and HMS Rodney, supported by cruisers and destroyers, battered Bismarck into a burning wreck before she was ultimately scuttled by her crew on 27th May 1941, concluding one of naval warfare's most dramatic chapters.
What's Inside
Plastic model kits, acrylic paint, Poly cement, brush, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
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Manufacturer:
Airfix
Code Number:
AX50120
Scale:
1:1200
Item type:
Ship kits, waterline hull (injection)
Price:
£20.82
Order Quantity:
Quantity In Stock:
11
Availability:
This will usually be dispatched within 24/48 hours of receiving your order
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