Flyhawk 1133S - 1:700 German Battleship Tirpitz 1942 Deluxe Edition

Plastic model kit of the German battleship Tirpitz (1942) – Deluxe Edition

The 1:700 scale German battleship Tirpitz model by Flyhawk represents the ship in her 1942 configuration, during her active service in Norwegian waters. This Deluxe Edition is designed for modelers seeking maximum detail, offering an extensive set of additional components to enhance the standard plastic kit.

What’s included in the box:

• plastic parts to build the battleship Tirpitz (1942 configuration)
• detailed hull and superstructure components
• 3D resin parts for enhanced surface and equipment detail
• photo-etched elements for fine and delicate details
• metal gun barrels for increased realism
• 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 integrating the included 3D resin components, photo-etched details, and metal barrels according to the manufacturer’s instructions. These additions significantly enhance the visual accuracy and level of detail compared to the standard edition.

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 operational life in Norwegian waters, posing a constant threat to Allied Arctic convoys. In 1942, the ship underwent significant upgrades, particularly to her anti-aircraft armament, making this period 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 exceptional detail and precision, especially in ship models. Its Deluxe Edi