1/350 Austro-Hungarian Navy SMS Szent István

The battleship SMS Szent István was a dreadnought of the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Navy and the fourth unit of the Tegetthoff class. She was built during World War I and entered service at the end of 1915. Her armament consisted of six 305 mm guns in four triple turrets, together with a rich secondary armament and anti-aircraft guns. The ship operated mainly in the Adriatic Sea and during one of the actions in June 1918 she was ambushed by torpedo boats and subsequently sunk, becoming one of the iconic vessels of the Austro-Hungarian fleet.

Description of the kit

This precision plastic model kit presents a 1:350 scale model of the battleship SMS Szent István, focusing on a high level of detail and fidelity to the real-life prototype.

Kit contents:

• More than 570 plastic parts for complete hull, deck and superstructure,

• photo-etched details (PE) for fine railings, grilles and other small elements,

• decals with authentic markings and deck details,

• detailed step-by-stepbuilding instructions.

Once assembled, you get a model with striking proportions that looks very realistic and is a great basis for detailed painting, weathering and presentation. The parts have clean castings and excellent fit and finish, typical of premium kits in this scale.

The kit is designed for the more experienced modeler or enthusiast who wants to faithfully render a historic battleship with a high level of authentic detail. The kit does not contain paint or glue.

🕰️ Period: World War I
🌍 Nationality: Austria-Hungary