1350
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 01:11 PM UTC
As exclusively reported by this reporter on the 17th of May 2009 Trumpeter are releasing their 1/350th German Pocket Battleship (Panzer Schiff) Admiral Graf Spee.

You will recall that we were extremely fortunate to be supplied with early images of the built kitset.

Check out these additional images of the kitset.

We understand that the kit number is 05316 and it will have the following features:

  • 402 pieces;
  • Finished kit length 531 mm;
  • 2 sheets of photoetch;
  • 14 sprues;
  • Upper hull, lower hull, & water line plate;
  • Display stand;
  • Decals for the Admiral Graf Spee in 1939.

As stated earlier this promises to be a superb release.

We also understand that this kit will be released later this year.

We will of course update you as and when more information comes to hand.

Special thanks to Trumpeter for the images.
Click Star to Rate
2 readers have rated this story.
Get a daily email with links to all our latest news, reviews, and features.

Comments

Well I definitly want a Graf Spee,i guess we will have a choice between this one and the Academy one.
JUN 10, 2009 - 01:22 PM
Oh yes! Now the trouble I am running into. I did not get a Tirpitz. But I do plan to get a Prinz Eugen. So, do I fill my last open 350 ship spot with Graf Spee or another. Then the other problem, actually working in time for building one.
JUN 11, 2009 - 12:34 AM
I like the latest trend in what Trumpeter is doing. Including the PE...at least for railings and cranes nd such. No longr have to go out and add an additional $40 + and wait 3 additional months for set to get made. Yea Trumpeter. I plan to add this and the Repulse to my stash.
JUN 11, 2009 - 08:43 AM
Ditto on the PE inclusions..we just need to see about pricing...
JUN 12, 2009 - 05:03 AM
The Prinz Eugen was MSRP at $139 as listed at Freetime Hobbies. So I am guessing the Graf Spee will be close to the same. Yes, adding that little bit of PE is great news.
JUN 12, 2009 - 06:04 AM
THIS STORY HAS BEEN READ 7,829 TIMES.
ADVERTISEMENT

Photos
Click image to enlarge
  • move
  • move
  • move
  • move
Trumpeter ReviewsMORE
USMC LCAC _INBOXALT
by HG Barnes
DKM Type XXIII U-Boat _INBOXALT
by Harry | of 2 ratings, 100% found this helpful
HMS Zulu _INBOXALT
by Todd Michalak | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
HMS Dreadnought 1907 First Look Video Review included
by Jim Starkweather | of 2 ratings, 100% found this helpful
USS Indianapolis _INBOXALT
by Chris Flodberg
HMS Roberts _INBOXALT
by Todd Michalak
HMCS Huron _INBOXALT
by Kevin Brant
USS Missouri First Look
by Warren Inman
HMS Belfast 1942 First Look Video Review included
by Jim Starkweather | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
Bismarck First Look
by | of 6 ratings, 100% found this helpful
German Z-25 1944 _INBOXALT
by David J. Salvin | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
DD-101 Murasame _INBOXALT
by Frank | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
USS Sacramento AOE-1 _INBOXALT
by Jim Adams | of 3 ratings, 100% found this helpful
1/200 Scale USS Arizona First Look
by | of 6 ratings, 100% found this helpful
USS Hornet 1/350 _INBOXALT
by Dariush

ADVERTISEMENT