Diether von Roeder Z-17 WWII German Destroyer 1/350 Zvezda

This Type 1936 class destroyer was named for a German naval officer killed during World War I. During the early part of World War II, the Diether von Roeder was involved in patrolling and mining the Skagerrakthe straits between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The ship took part in the German invasion of Norway in 1940. In April, it engaged a group of British destroyers in the Battle of Narvik, damaging the HMS Cossack. The battle ended in a defeat for the German Navy, and the Diether von Roeder had to be scuttled on April 13 after suffering irreparable damage. It was armed with five 5-inch guns, 10 AA guns, and two torpedo tubes. The crew numbered 325 men and officers, and was commanded by Kapitnleutnant Erich Holtorf.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Zvezda recommends Humbrol paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/350

Skill Level: 2

Length: 13.8”

– Molded in grey

– Display stand

– Decals

– Injection-molded plastic parts with surface details

Paint Guide: