Flyhawk 1133 - 1:700 German Battleship Tirpitz 1942

Plastic model kit of the German battleship Tirpitz (1942)

The 1:700 scale German battleship Tirpitz model by Flyhawk represents the ship in her 1942 configuration, during a key period of her operational service in Norwegian waters. The kit combines finely detailed plastic parts with additional components that enhance the overall accuracy of the model.

What’s included in the box:

• plastic parts to build the battleship Tirpitz (1942 configuration)
• detailed hull and superstructure components
• photo-etched parts for fine and delicate details
• resin parts enhancing selected elements of the model
• decals for ship markings
• assembly instructions

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 36.1 cm
• Manufacturer: Flyhawk
• Difficulty level: intermediate / advanced

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Assembly and building process:

The model is assembled by gluing plastic parts and incorporating the included photo-etched and resin components according to the manufacturer’s instructions. These additions allow for a higher level of detail compared to a standard plastic-only kit.

Required tools:

• modeling knife or cutters
• files or sandpaper
• brushes
• plastic cement
• set of paints
• cyanoacrylate glue (for metal and resin parts)

About the battleship Tirpitz:

Tirpitz was the sister ship of the battleship Bismarck and the largest warship of the German Kriegsmarine. Commissioned in 1941, she spent most of her service in Norwegian waters, posing a constant threat to Allied Arctic convoys. In 1942, the ship featured enhanced anti-aircraft defenses, making this configuration especially attractive for detailed scale modeling.

Original ship technical data:

• Length: approx. 251 m
• Crew: approx. 2600
• Main armament: 380 mm naval guns
• Propulsion: steam turbines

About Flyhawk:

Flyhawk is a plastic model manufacturer renowned for high precision and exceptional detail, particularly in ship models. Its kits are widely appreciated by experienced modelers seeking historically accurate and finely detailed miniatures.