TRP05316 1:350 Trumpeter German Pocket Admiral Graf Spee Battleship #5316

The Graf Spee was one of the most famous German naval warships of World War II. Her size was limited to that of a cruiser, but she was as heavily armed as a small battleship. She was sent to the Atlantic Ocean as a commerce raider in 1939, where she sank nine Allied merchant ships. Numerous British hunting groups were assigned to find her, finally tracking her down in December 1939. The Battle of the River Plate ensued, during which the Graf Spee was damaged. She docked for repairs in the neutral port of Montevideo, but was forced by international law to leave within 72 hours. The captain scuttled his ship rather than risk the lives of his crew.

Kit consists of 402 parts on 14 sprues, plus waterline plate, one Ar196 aircraft, photo etched masts and handrails, and display stand with name plate. Markings as she appeared in 1939. Completed kit measures over 20? long