Airfix A05203V 1/600 Prinz Eugen
Overview
The Prinz Eugen 1:600 Scale Model Kit allows hobbyists to recreate one of the most distinguished heavy cruisers of the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. This 1:600 scale kit offers a detailed representation of the ship, featuring 151 precision-engineered plastic components that bring the Admiral Hipper-class cruiser to life.
Designed for modellers aged 8 and above, with a skill level 3, the kit presents an engaging intermediate build. It captures the Prinz Eugen’s distinctive structure, from its main battery of eight 20.3cm guns to its array of anti-aircraft weapons and torpedo tubes. The model also includes two authentic paint schemes, allowing builders to faithfully recreate the vessel’s wartime appearance.
The Prinz Eugen earned renown during Operation Rheinübung, joining Bismarck in May 1941 to disrupt Allied convoys in the Atlantic. Her accurate gunnery contributed to the sinking of HMS Hood and damage to HMS Prince of Wales during the Denmark Strait battle. Unlike Bismarck, Prinz Eugen survived the war, ultimately surrendering to the Allies and later participating in Operation Crossroads atomic tests at Bikini Atoll.
This kit combines historical significance with meticulous modelling detail, offering a rewarding project for naval enthusiasts and collectors of Second World War military models.
Build Options
- Two genuine paint schemes for Prinz Eugen
Kit Features
- 1:600 scale model kit with 151 plastic components
- Skill level 3 – intermediate build
- Depicts a Second World War German heavy cruiser
- Part of the Battle of Bismarck collection
- Includes two authentic paint schemes
What’s Inside
- Plastic model kit components
- Instruction sheet
- Paint layout sheet
- Decals
Brand:
Airfix
MPN:
A05203V
Barcode:
5063129053932
Scale:
1/600
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