Trumpeter 05361 - 1:350 Scharnhorst German Battleship

German Battleship Scharnhorst – 1:350 scale plastic model by Trumpeter

The Trumpeter 05361 kit represents the German battleship Scharnhorst, one of the most famous warships of the Kriegsmarine during World War II. The ship combined speed, firepower and armor, taking part in major operations against Allied convoys in the Atlantic and Arctic. Scharnhorst met its fate in the Battle of the North Cape in December 1943, when it was sunk by the Royal Navy.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:350
• Length: approx. 72 cm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Skill level: advanced
• Version: 1943 configuration
• Material: plastic with photo-etched parts

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included.

About the kit:

This detailed kit captures the Scharnhorst with remarkable precision, featuring a realistically engraved wooden deck, superstructure, radar equipment and the ship’s powerful 283 mm triple gun turrets. Photo-etched parts are included to reproduce fine details such as railings, ladders and cranes. The kit offers superb fit and an accurate silhouette, ideal for experienced modelers interested in World War II naval subjects.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Model paints in Kriegsmarine grey tones and wooden deck colors

About the Scharnhorst:

Launched in 1936 and commissioned in 1939, the Scharnhorst was one of two ships of her class, alongside Gneisenau. Equipped with nine 283 mm guns, she was faster than most Allied battleships, with a top speed exceeding 31 knots. Scharnhorst participated in operations against British convoys, including the sinking of the auxiliary cruiser HMS Rawalpindi, and took part in Operation Cerberus (the “Channel Dash”) in 1942. On December 26, 1943, during the Battle of the North Cape, Scharnhorst was sunk by British forces led by HMS Duke of York, with the loss of nearly her entire crew.

Original ship data:

• Class: Scharnhorst
• Length: 234.9 m
• Beam: 30 m
• Draught: 9.9 m
• Displacement: approx. 38,900 tons (full load)
• Propulsion: 3 × Brown-Boveri steam turbines, 12 × Wagner boilers
• Power: 160,000 hp
• Top speed: 31.5 knots
• Armament: 9 × 283 mm, 12 × 150 mm, 14 × 105 mm, 16 × 37 mm, 10 × 20 mm
• Crew: approx. 1,960

About the manufacturer Trumpeter:

Trumpeter is a Chinese model kit manufacturer recognized for its precision engineering and high-quality molding. Its 1:350 naval series is highly regarded among modelers for historical accuracy and fine detail, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts of World War II warships.