This is a 1:600 DKM Bismarck Plastic Model Kit from Airfix. Prototype Information: DKM Bismarck, WWII German Battleship The German battleship Bismarck is famous not so much for what she accomplished during WWII but that she was the target of possibly the most famous chase in Naval history. On her first commerce raiding mission in the North Atlantic the bulk of the Royal Navy set out in pursuit. Just as it seemed that the ship would escape to safety in France and attack by aircraft from HMS Ark Royal wrecked the Bismarck"s steering. The pursuing Royal Navy ships were then able to catch up and sink her the next day. Bismarck was armed with eight 15"guns and could reach a speed of 30 knots. FEATURES: 1:600 model for static display - Skill level 3 150 parts in light grey plastic Full hull with propellers and rudder Detailed superstructure with main armament, life rafts and boats, Arado floatplanes, cranes, masts, and range finders. INCLUDES: One 1:600 DKM Bismarck Plastic Model Kit. REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter Tweezers Water for Decals Paint: Black, White, Light Grey, Brick Red, Slate Grey, Bronze, Teak Paint Brushes Pin Vise or Drill Glue Tips or Toothpicks Adult Supervision SPECS: Length: 419mm (16.50") Beam: 56mm (2.20") Scale: 1:600 COMMENTS: Keep away from children under 3 years of age due to choking hazard. 7/23/98 ir/jl