Academy 1/350 German Admiral Graf Spee Pocket Battleship Model Kit

Academy 1/350 German Admiral Graf Spee Pocket Battleship Model Kit

Recreate one of the most recognizable German warships of World War II with the Academy 1/350 Admiral Graf Spee pocket battleship plastic model kit. This detailed naval model represents the famous Deutschland-class cruiser that operated as a German commerce raider during the opening months of World War II before its final engagement at the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939.

Academy's 1/350 scale Admiral Graf Spee features a detailed hull, accurately reproduced superstructure, main and secondary gun batteries, finely molded railings, and an Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance floatplane with its aircraft catapult. Builders can choose between a traditional full-hull display or a waterline configuration, making the kit suitable for both display shelves and realistic naval dioramas.

Kit Features

• 1/350 scale German Admiral Graf Spee pocket battleship
• Academy manufacturer part number 14103
• 359 injection-molded plastic parts
• Deutschland-class German heavy cruiser from World War II
• Choice of full-hull or waterline display configuration
• Detailed multi-piece hull and deck sections
• Accurately reproduced bridge, superstructure, funnels, and deck equipment
• Two triple 28 cm main gun turrets with detailed barrels
• Secondary gun batteries and anti-aircraft weapon details
• Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance floatplane and aircraft catapult
• Finely molded plastic railings and separate ladders
• Detailed rudders and twin propeller shafts for full-hull display
• Waterslide decals for the ship and aircraft
• Display stand and nameplate included
• Approximately 21 inches (53.3 cm) long when assembled
• Illustrated assembly and painting instructions
• Unassembled plastic model kit requiring glue and paint

About the Subject

The Admiral Graf Spee was a German Deutschland-class warship commissioned into the Kriegsmarine in January 1936. Although officially classified as an armored ship and later redesignated a heavy cruiser, vessels of this class became widely known as pocket battleships because they combined unusually heavy armament with a displacement considerably smaller than that of contemporary battleships.

Planning Your Build

Plan hull, deck and superstructure painting before attaching small fittings. Dry-fit the main assemblies and check mast alignment before the final finishing stages.

Assembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.

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