Trumpeter 05313 German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1945 (1/350) – Plastic model kit

The Trumpeter 05313 German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1945 model in 1/350 scale is a faithfully recreated miniature of the German heavy cruiser from the Second World War. This kit allows you to build a highly detailed model of the legendary Kriegsmarine vessel, which played an important role in the German Navy's surface operations.

Prinz Eugen was launched in 1938 and became one of the most famous German heavy cruisers used during World War II, especially in the renowned Operation Rheinübung, where she accompanied the battleship Bismarck during the Atlantic raid. After the war, the ship was transferred to the United States Navy and used in atomic tests at Bikini Atoll.

• Scale: 1/350 – the model is intended for both advanced modelers and naval enthusiasts who expect high detail accuracy and authentic reproduction.
• Historical period: World War II (1945, the cruiser’s final period of service in the Kriegsmarine).
• Country of use: Germany (Third Reich), after the war also USA (briefly as USS Prinz Eugen).
• Material: high-quality plastic; the model features rich details of the hull, superstructures, and armament.
• Kit components: two-part hull (possibility to build the model with a closed or open interior), numerous sprues with small details, photo-etched parts highlighting the realism of gun positions, as well as mast and ship equipment elements.
• Category: plastic model kit for ship modeling enthusiasts.
• Add-ons: high-quality photo-etched parts – allowing for precise construction of details such as railings, ladders, and combat stations.

The Trumpeter 05313 model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who value detail and historical accuracy. Due to its scale and richness of details, it is a product that will certainly enrich any ship collection. The kit does not include glue or paints – we recommend purchasing these separately to bring out the full realism of this exceptional warship miniature.

Trumpeter 05313 Prinz Eugen 1945 is an excellent choice for collectors, military history enthusiasts, and advanced modelers who wish to create a realistic replica of a famous World War II vessel.