{"product_id":"acd14103","title":"Academy 1\/350 German Admiral Graf Spee Pocket Battleship Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/350 German Admiral Graf Spee Pocket Battleship Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of the most recognizable German warships of World War II with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/350 Admiral Graf Spee pocket battleship plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcademy'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/350 scale German Admiral Graf Spee pocket battleship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy manufacturer part number 14103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e359 injection-molded plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeutschland-class German heavy cruiser from World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of full-hull or waterline display configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed multi-piece hull and deck sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced bridge, superstructure, funnels, and deck equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo triple 28 cm main gun turrets with detailed barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondary gun batteries and anti-aircraft weapon details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArado Ar 196 reconnaissance floatplane and aircraft catapult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely molded plastic railings and separate ladders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed rudders and twin propeller shafts for full-hull display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decals for the ship and aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand and nameplate included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 21 inches (53.3 cm) long when assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly and painting instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring glue and paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral Graf Spee\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003epocket battleships\u003c\/strong\u003e because they combined unusually heavy armament with a displacement considerably smaller than that of contemporary battleships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan hull, deck and superstructure painting before attaching small fittings. Dry-fit the main assemblies and check mast alignment before the final finishing stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-ships\"\u003eAcademy Ship Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960938922058,"sku":"ACD14103","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd14103-01.jpg?v=1794452248","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd14103","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}