The Tirpitz was the sister ship to the Bismarck and was named after German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz.

It was commissioned into the German navy in February 1941.

It played a major role in the Norwegian fjords.

It was a serious threat to Allied convoys to Russia until it was crippled by mines laid by British midget submarines.

She finally sunk on November 11, 1944 after being hit by tallboy bombs.

This 1/700 plastic model of the Tirpitz was based on the most up-to-date research.

It is fully detailed and is a definate must build for ship enthusiasts! Extra Features; - Newly tooled hull, part of main deck and second deck - Large sheet of Photo-etched parts including the main deck guard rails! - Decals by Cartograf

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• Scale: 1/700

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