German Bismarck Battleship, 1/350 - Trumpeter 05358

The German Bismarck Battleship Trumpeter 05358 is a plastic model kit to be assembled, reproducing the German battleship Bismarck at the 1/350 scale. This reference offers a large-format reproduction of the famous German warship from the Second World War, with a mounted length of 715.7 mm and a width of 100.2 mm.

The Bismarck battleship

Bismarck was a battleship of the Kriegsmarine, commissioned in 1940. It is particularly known for its engagement in the North Atlantic in May 1941, during Operation Rheinübung. Its history, distinctive silhouette, and imposing artillery make it a major subject for enthusiasts of military naval model kits from the Second World War.

The Trumpeter 05358 model kit

This 1/350 scale kit includes more than 1,200 parts. The hull is made using slide-mold tooling, while the deck features a finely detailed representation of its wooden planking. The set allows you to recreate the superstructures, armament, and visible equipment of the battleship in a format suited for detailed display.

The box includes, in particular, 15 sprues, the hull, the deck, five photo-etched sheets, a metal anchor chain, decals, an instruction manual, and a display stand.

Assembly and finishing

The presence of many parts and photo-etched elements calls for careful preparation of each sub-assembly before final assembly. A precision side cutter, glue suitable for plastic model kits, fine sandpaper, and a photo-etch tweezers are useful for cleanly working on the details.

Painting can be done gradually by treating the hull, decks, superstructures, and armament parts separately. Applying a primer makes it easier to add color and highlights any corrections needed before finishing. Decals are best applied to a smooth, properly prepared surface.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05358
• Type : assembled military naval model kit
• Subject : German battleship Bismarck
• Scale : 1/350
• Main material : injected plastic
• Number of parts : more than 1,200
• Mounted length : 715.7 mm
• Mounted width : 100.2 mm
• Included elements : photo-etch, metal anchor chain, decals, and display stand

At the 1/350 scale, each dimension of the real ship is reduced 350 times. This format allows you to build an imposing battleship, suitable for display in a collection or for inclusion in a naval diorama.