Eduard 53089 Prince of Wales cranes and railings 1/350 is a photo-etched detail set designed to faithfully reproduce the cranes and railings on a 1:350 scale model of the HMS Prince of Wales. This product has been specially created for ship models of this class, raising the standard of detail and authenticity of the replica of one of the most famous British battleships of World War II.

Purpose and application

This set is dedicated to plastic models representing the British battleship HMS Prince of Wales, which entered service with the Royal Navy just before the outbreak of World War II – from 1939 to 1941. The ship took part in famous battles, including escorting the convoy with Prime Minister Winston Churchill to the USA and operations against the German battleship Bismarck.

Contents and workmanship

The set includes:

• Precisely manufactured railings and cranes made from photo-etched metal (very thin, highly detailed metal sheet)
• Parts enabling the faithful recreation of actual ship details in miniature
• Detailed assembly instructions, considerably facilitating the correct application of details to the base model

Material and category

The photo-etched components are made from high-quality copper or brass, which ensures the ideal balance between strength and flexibility, enabling easy bending of railings and detail assembly. These are photo-etched accessories for plastic models, intended to be used as embellishing and detailing add-ons.

Who is it for?

The Eduard 53089 Prince of Wales cranes and railings 1/350 set is recommended primarily for intermediate to advanced modelers who wish to increase their model’s realism. Photo-etched details require precision, so the assembly difficulty is rated at 3 on a scale of 1 to 5.

Why choose this product?

• Significantly enhances the detail and authenticity of the Prince of Wales model in 1:350 scale
• Allows your project to stand out at modeling competitions or in a private collection
• Produced by the renowned Eduard company, highly valued by modelers worldwide

In summary, the Eduard 53089 photo-etched set is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to recreate the iconic British World War II battleship with top historical and visual accuracy.