Eduard 53245 DKM Schleswig-Holstein 1/350 (Trumpeter) – Upgrade Set

Eduard 53245 DKM Schleswig-Holstein 1/350 is a professional upgrade set made from high-quality photo-etched metal sheets, designed specifically for the 1/350 scale Schleswig-Holstein ship model by Trumpeter. It is dedicated to ship model enthusiasts who want to achieve an exceptionally faithful reproduction of the historic battleship's details.

Product Description and Set Contents

The Eduard 53245 photo-etched set includes precisely replicated external and internal detail parts for the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein, including:

• The latest deck railings, ladders, and guardrails in 1/350 scale
• Detailed parts for masts, observation posts, cranes, and rangefinders
• Ventilation elements, handles, hatch and spotlight covers
• Parts to improve the appearance of the guns and ship's equipment

All elements are cut using modern photo-etching technology. The base material is a thin brass sheet, which allows for easy forming and assembly on the model, as well as achieving highly realistic details impossible to replicate in plastic.

Historical Description

The battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein was a Deutschland-class battleship, commissioned into the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy) in 1908. It achieved its greatest fame when, on September 1st, 1939, it shelled Westerplatte, marking the start of hostilities in World War II. The vessel was used during both World War I and the interwar period, as well as in the early years of World War II.

Product Categories

• Photo-etched upgrade set for model detailing
• Model ship accessories
• Dedicated for Trumpeter plastic models (Schleswig-Holstein 1/350)

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced ship modelers who wish to upgrade and raise the level of realism of their battleship model. Due to the small and precision-demanding parts, we rate the difficulty level at 4/5.