Detailed Tamiya 31805 - 1/700 Prinz Eugen German Heavy Cruiser Scale Kit  [31805]

Overview of the Tamiya 1/700 Prinz Eugen naval model

This Tamiya 1/700 German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen kit gives hobbyists the chance to recreate a landmark of WWII naval history. The Prinz Eugen was one of the final Admiral Hipper class heavy cruisers fielded by the Kriegsmarine and is remembered for its size and combat role alongside ships like Bismarck during Operation Rheinubung.

Service record and historical highlights

Built at Germaniawerft in Kiel, Prinz Eugen had a displacement in excess of 14,000 tons and was armed with four twin 20.3 cm gun turrets as her main battery. The cruiser took part in actions that included the encounter with Hood and Prince of Wales, and later the dramatic Channel Dash known as Operation Cerberus, illustrating its operational significance in wartime fleet movements.

What builders can expect from the build

The kit lets you represent Prinz Eugen as she appeared during either Operation Rheinubung in 1941 or the Channel Dash in 1942, with parts reflecting the additional anti-aircraft fit used in the later sortie. At a finished length of 303 mm, the model captures hull lines, armament placements and deck fittings to satisfy scale shipbuilders focused on accuracy and clean assembly.