The Trumpeter German Cruiser Admiral Hipper 1940 in 1/700 scale from the plastic ship model range accurately recreates the real life German cruiser that saw service during World War II.
This plastic ship kit requires paint and glue to complete.
Admiral Hipper was commissioned on 29th April 1939. She was the first of five ships in her class. She took part in the German invasion of Norway. On 8th April 1940 she encountered the British destroyer HMS Glowworm north-west of Trondheim. After exchanges of fire and despite fatal damage, Glowworm turned to ram Admiral Hipper, causing damage to her before sinking. After damage repairs, Admiral Hipper operated with the battle cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau off Norway to disrupt British supply routes. As a merchant raider, Admiral Hipper attacked troop convoy WS-5A in December 1940. On 12nd February 1941she intercepted the unescorted convoy SLS-64. Seven ships out of 19 were sunk, but the convoy scattered and poor weather aided their escape. Short of 203mm ammunition Admiral Hipper returned to Brest on 14 February 1941.
Manufacturer: Trumpeter
Model: 05775 German Cruiser Admiral Hipper 1940
Scale: 1/700
Category: Plastic Model Kits
Manufacturer: Trumpeter Scale: 1:700 Date Added / Modified: Friday 25 June 2010
RRP: £21.99 Our Price:£20.99 Save:£1.00
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