Eduard BIG5362 SMS Szent István TRUMPETER 1/350 – Battleship Model Upgrade Set

Eduard BIG5362 SMS Szent István TRUMPETER 1/350 is a comprehensive collection of three separate photo-etched upgrade sets dedicated to the 1/350 scale plastic model of the SMS Szent István battleship. This product has been specially designed for the Trumpeter model to significantly enhance the level of detail and realism of the replica of this unique World War I vessel.

Historical Facts about SMS Szent István

SMS Szent István was an Austro-Hungarian Tegetthoff-class battleship, built between 1912 and 1915 and commissioned in 1915. The ship became famous as one of the most modern dreadnoughts of its fleet and was the only battleship sunk by Italian forces during World War I operations. In the night of 9/10 June 1918, SMS Szent István was torpedoed by an Italian MAS torpedo boat, an event famously captured on archival film of the sinking, making it not only an important but also a tragic chapter in the naval history of the period.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of use: Austro-Hungary
• Period of use: World War I
• Dedicated model: Trumpeter SMS Szent István 1/350
• Category: photo-etched upgrade set for plastic model
• Materials: high-quality STEEL photo-etched metal
• Set contents: complete railings, flag set, numerous structural details

Benefits and Recommendations

The Eduard BIG5362 set significantly increases the detail level of the SMS Szent István model, allowing for an accurate reproduction of elements such as thin railings, authentic flags, and delicate constructional enhancements that are unattainable in a standard plastic kit. The photo-etched parts made in STEEL technology provide both durability and aesthetic appearance – replicating even the finest details of this historical vessel. Due to the level of complexity, I recommend this product to intermediate and advanced scale ship modelers who wish to achieve the highest level of realism in their build. Eduard’s accessories will not only enrich the model’s display but also offer an excellent opportunity to learn precise handling and assembly of photo-etched components.

I rate the assembly difficulty at 4/5, due to the need for precision and skill in working with small metal details.