French Navy Dunkerque Battleship, 1/350 - Hobby Boss 86506

Release planned for September 2026.

The French Navy Dunkerque Battleship model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 86506, reproduces the French battleship Dunkerque at a scale of 1/350. This large injected-plastic kit makes it possible to depict one of the most iconic ships of the French Navy from the interwar period and the beginning of the Second World War.

Dunkerque belongs to a generation of French battleships designed in the 1930s. Its distinctive silhouette, with its main artillery grouped towards the front, makes it a particularly interesting subject for a display naval model or a maritime diorama project.

A detailed naval model at 1/350

Hobby Boss offers a large-format assembly, with a hull designed using multidirectional slide molds. The deck features a representation of its wooden planking. The kit also includes clear parts, a decal sheet, photo-etched parts, a display stand, and an engraved nameplate.

Once assembled, the model measures about 623 mm in length and 95.9 mm in width. The 1/350 scale offers a good compromise between a strong display presence and detailing possibilities, especially for painting the superstructures, landing craft, and deck equipment.

Assembly and finishing

This kit requires the usual supplies for plastic modeling: suitable glue, cutting tools, fine abrasives, and paints. Careful prep of the parts before gluing helps you achieve clean, well-aligned assemblies. The photo-etched parts require careful handling and help refine certain areas of the ship.

A primer suitable for plastic models helps to even out the surfaces before painting. Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, and can then be protected with a compatible varnish. A light weathering, applied with restraint, can emphasize the building’s volumes and add depth to the finish.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 86506
• Type : assembly naval model kit
• Subject : French battleship Dunkerque
• Scale : 1/350
• Material : injected plastic
• Number of parts : more than 610
• Length when assembled : approx. 623 mm
• Width when assembled : approx. 95.9 mm
• Included elements : photo-etch, decals, display stand and nameplate