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| Item Weight | 299 g |
| Product Dimensions | 45.7 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 8 years and up |
| Item model number | A04204 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 170 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
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| ASIN | B0002HZWIG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 19,719 in Toys & Games (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 299 g |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 14 Mar 2003 |
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Bismarck conducted only one offensive operation, codenamed Rheinübung, in May 1941. The ship, along with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, was to break out into the North Atlantic and raid Allied shipping. At the Battle of Denmark Strait, Bismarck engaged and destroyed HMS Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy, and forced the battleship HMS Prince of Wales to retreat with heavy damage, although Bismarck herself had been hit three times and suffered an oil leak from a ruptured tank.The destruction of HMS Hood spurred a relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy with dozens of warships involved. Two days later, while steaming for the relative safety of occupied France, Bismarck was attacked by Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers from the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal; one hit jamming the battleship's steering gear rendering her unmanoeuvrable. The following morning, Bismarck was destroyed by a pair of British battleships.
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The Bismarck was the most powerful battleship afloat in 1941 when she sailed to raid Allied shipping in the North Atlantic with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. After being spotted by the Royal Navy she was shadowed and then engaged . In this engagement the Bismarck sank HMS Hood. She was then damaged by at least one torpedo from attacking Swordfish, slowing her down. She was eventually sunk by torpedoes from Royal Naval ships with the loss of almost 1,900 crew. Paints and Cement are required to complete model (Not Included) Specification: Model Scale 1:600 Number of Parts 170 Dimensions (mm) L415 x W60 Requires Painting Yes Age 8+
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By P. J. Salisbury
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whether this design is historically accurate or precise in terms of marine engineering, is unlikely to be of great import to anyone simply wanting a 42 cm long representation of a famous warship. My ten year old son was certainly more interested in the famous name and the fact that for a few weeks' saved-up pocket money, he could build his own replica. It now has pride of place on his bookshelf.
In terms of being constructed by a small person, it was quite difficult and adult assistance was needed, especially with gluing the two halves of the hull and inserting the deck. However, this was only because these were large pieces and it was essential that they were made to fit perfectly to ensure a good overall appearance. From then on, my son spent many happy hours fitting every last tiny piece in position by himself.
On the subject of durability, how many Airfix models are meant to be played with? Most, like this one, are best left in a safe place to be looked at.
In my son's own words, this is what he thought of the product:
"The Airfix Bismarck is the best model I've ever made but it was rather fiddly when it came to putting on the second-to-biggest gun turrets at the front and the model is very time consuming but all in all I would give it a 9 out of 10. The guns swivel, the detail is very good and it was very satisfying to make."
In terms of being constructed by a small person, it was quite difficult and adult assistance was needed, especially with gluing the two halves of the hull and inserting the deck. However, this was only because these were large pieces and it was essential that they were made to fit perfectly to ensure a good overall appearance. From then on, my son spent many happy hours fitting every last tiny piece in position by himself.
On the subject of durability, how many Airfix models are meant to be played with? Most, like this one, are best left in a safe place to be looked at.
In my son's own words, this is what he thought of the product:
"The Airfix Bismarck is the best model I've ever made but it was rather fiddly when it came to putting on the second-to-biggest gun turrets at the front and the model is very time consuming but all in all I would give it a 9 out of 10. The guns swivel, the detail is very good and it was very satisfying to make."
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By vibro
Durability:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed with this. Very poorly made - some parts that were meant to slot together did not fit together properly, some parts were so small and delicate they snapped before you could stick them in the designated holes that were too small for the part. The biggest parts (the two main hull pieces) were out of proportion and one part was bigger than the other, meaning there were big gaps. I had to purposely break a piece off of the propeller parts to get it to fit. I found myself constantly trimming pieces to get them to fit where they were supposed to go.
Overall, a very poor product. A lot of patience is required. Be prepared to use your initative because it won't work as you want it to. Only buy if you really have to.
Overall, a very poor product. A lot of patience is required. Be prepared to use your initative because it won't work as you want it to. Only buy if you really have to.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I personaly realy like the bismark and when i heard airfix were doing one i just had to get it!When i saved up enough and i bought it i have to say it is brill!
It is fun to make and looks brilliant when youve painted it up!
NOT FOR THE BEGINNER THOUGH BECAUSE IT IS A SKILL LEVEL 3!
It is fun to make and looks brilliant when youve painted it up!
NOT FOR THE BEGINNER THOUGH BECAUSE IT IS A SKILL LEVEL 3!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Bismarck
What collection would be complete without this ship? Got the model of just about everything that chased her in real life.
Published 1 month ago by Andrew Leighton
4.0 out of 5 stars
not to the standard i remember
This is the third time I have maed this kit. the first time I was around 10 over 30 years ago and the second when I was off from work sick about 15 years ago. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Andrew Rendall
3.0 out of 5 stars
not agood modle to build
some of the part did not fit or were moulded incorrectly, not what i exspected form airfix most disappionted with the kit form
this is a factory problem not checking be for... Read more
this is a factory problem not checking be for... Read more
Published 3 months ago by tony
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor quality and ill fitting
Unfortunately I must agree with several other of the reviews regarding this kit. The hull sections are very poorly fitting and do not appear to have been correctly moulded. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Paul
4.0 out of 5 stars
review
no other comments in that it was i expected, so i will leave it at that, if that is o k
Published 3 months ago by buck
3.0 out of 5 stars
Airfix Bismark
Great service from Models4hobby. Not that I'd buy Airfix again though. Some of the parts don't fit that well. Had to buy some filler to repair the gaps.
Published 12 months ago by C4U
4.0 out of 5 stars
great little piece of kit
This is a fantastic little piece of kit for the price.
its great if you just want something to chew on, adding little pieces its awsome
buy it, for the price,... Read more
its great if you just want something to chew on, adding little pieces its awsome
buy it, for the price,... Read more
Published on 9 May 2011 by max
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's a bath toy, really
There is a lot wrong with Airfix's 1/600 Bismarck. The hull is too tall and too narrow, the gun turrets are in the wrong place and the armour belt is also in the wrong place. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by schlockhorror
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