Italian Navy Battleship RN Littorio 1941, 1/350 - Trumpeter 05319

The Trumpeter 05319 is a static 1/350 scale model kit of the Italian battleship RN Littorio in its 1941 configuration. This large ship of the Regia Marina is reproduced in the form of a plastic kit intended for assembly, painting, and finishing by the scale modeller.

The RN Littorio battleship in 1941

Littorio belongs to the Italian battleship class of the same name, built on the eve of the Second World War. Entering service in 1940, it operates in the Mediterranean as part of the Italian fleet. Damaged during the British attack on Taranto in November 1940, it returns to service in March 1941. The configuration offered by this reference therefore fits within a major period of Italian naval history during the conflict.

The Trumpeter 05319 model

Made at 1/350 scale, this reproduction reaches a mounted length of 716 mm and a width of 94,9 mm. The scale helps highlight the battleship’s distinctive silhouette, its artillery, superstructures, and the various deck equipment within the framework of a detailed naval project.

The kit includes more than 700 parts. The upper hull is designed using two-direction sliding-mold casting technology. The deck features engraved detailing representing the wooden planking pattern, while the guns are reproduced with hollowed ends. These elements provide an interesting foundation for careful painting and suitable weathering work for a Second World War warship.

Two display options are planned during assembly: waterline version or full hull version. The waterline version naturally suits integration into a marine diorama, while the full hull allows the hull to be presented on an appropriate base.

Assembly and finishing

As with any naval scale model at 1/350, careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps preserve the sharpness of the details. Using glue suitable for plastic, precise cutting tools, and fine abrasive paper makes it easier to remove flash and achieve proper alignment.

A primer can help you check the status of the assemblies before painting. The finish can then be worked zone by zone, paying special attention to the hull, decks, superstructures, and armament. Techniques such as washes, dry brushing, and light weathering help emphasize raised details without hiding the molded features.

1/350 Scale

At 1/350 scale, every dimension of the real ship is reduced by a factor of 350. This format is especially popular among naval model builders for creating an impressive collectible piece while still keeping a level of detail suitable for display on a base or in a diorama.

Technical characteristics

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05319
• Type : assembled military ship model kit
• Subject : Italian battleship RN Littorio, 1941 configuration
• Scale : 1/350
• Material : plastic
• Number of parts : more than 700
• Mounted length : 716 mm
• Mounted width : 94,9 mm
• Display options : waterline or full hull

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Assembly generally requires glue for plastic models, cutting tools, brushes or an airbrush, a primer, and suitable paints. Fine putty, sanding abrasives, and weathering products may also be used to refine the preparation and the final presentation.