Tamiya 1:700 German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst

The Tamiya 1:700 German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst is a plastic scale model kit of the famous German capital ship Scharnhorst, one of the most powerful and recognisable warships of the Second World War.

About the ship

The real Scharnhorst was a fast and heavily armed German warship operated by the Kriegsmarine during WWII.

Key characteristics of the real vessel:

• classified as a battlecruiser (often also described as a battleship)

• armed with 9 × 28cm (11-inch) main guns in triple turrets

• secondary artillery and extensive anti-aircraft armament

• high speed for a capital ship, capable of over 30 knots

• used in Atlantic raiding operations and fleet actions

• participated in operations such as the “Channel Dash” (Operation Cerberus)

• sunk in 1943 during the Battle of North Cape after engagement with British forces

Scharnhorst was known for combining speed, armour, and heavy firepower.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:700 Scharnhorst is part of Tamiya’s detailed small-scale warship series and represents the ship in a display-friendly format.

Typical features include:

• 1:700 scale plastic warship kit

• detailed hull and deck structure

• accurately represented triple-gun turrets

• superstructure, radar, mast, and AA weapon details

• included ship’s boats and deck fittings

• waterline or full hull display (depending on release)

• Kriegsmarine markings and detail options

The kit is designed for naval display collections and WWII fleet dioramas.

Key features

✔ 1:700 scale German WWII capital ship
✔ Scharnhorst battlecruiser / battleship
✔ Triple main gun turrets included
✔ Detailed superstructure and deck fittings
✔ Kriegsmarine WWII configuration
✔ Compact display-friendly scale

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• WWII naval collections

• Kriegsmarine fleet displays

• Atlantic and Arctic campaign dioramas

• warship comparison builds (Bismarck, Tirpitz, Hood, etc.)

• naval modelling enthusiasts

Skill level

Beginner to Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers new to naval subjects

• hobbyists interested in WWII warships

• builders focused on painting and fine detail work

Ideal for

• WWII naval enthusiasts

• Kriegsmarine collectors

• 1:700 scale ship modellers

• maritime diorama builders

• Tamiya naval kit fans

Summary

The Tamiya 1:700 German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst is a detailed model of one of Germany’s most famous WWII capital ships, representing a fast and heavily armed warship that played a major role in Atlantic and Arctic naval operations.