At the heart of Germany's ambitious "Plan Z" naval expansion program of 1939 lay the H-Class battleships. These vessels were conceived as the ultimate expression of German naval power, designed to succeed the already formidable Bismarck class and directly challenge the supremacy of the British Royal Navy. The design, which began in 1937, called for a warship of immense size and firepower, significantly larger and more heavily armed than any contemporary battleship. With a planned complement of six ships, the H-Class was set to become the core of a new German High Seas Fleet. Construction on the first ship, designated 'H39', began in July 1939. However, the outbreak of the Second World War and the strategic shift towards U-boat production led to the suspension of its construction just a few months later. Consequently, none of these colossal warships were ever completed, leaving the H-Class as one of military history's most fascinating and imposing "paper projects".

The 1/350 scale model kit from Trumpeter brings the legendary DKM H-Class battleship to life. With an incredible part count of over 1140 pieces and measuring nearly 80cm in length, this kit is a serious project for the dedicated maritime modeller. The foundation of the model is a superb one-piece hull, created using two-directional slide mould technology for maximum accuracy and detail. The vast deck spaces are covered with a finely rendered wooden plank pattern, providing a realistic texture and appearance. Enhancing the high level of detail are four large photo-etched frets for railings, radar arrays, and other fine fittings, plus a metal anchor chain for added authenticity. The kit also includes two Arado Ar196 floatplanes and a sturdy display stand, allowing you to present your finished masterpiece with pride. This is a chance to build the ultimate German battleship that never was.

• 20x Plastic Sprues

• 1x Hull

• 1x Deck

• 4x Photo-Etched Sheets

• 1x Metal Anchor Chain

• 2x Ar196 Aircraft

• 1x Display Stand

• 1x Decal Sheet

• ABS Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files