This collector's model of the Second World War German battleship Gneisenau was designed by COBI in 1:300 scale, using 2,417 building bricks and measuring 81 cm in length. It faithfully reflects the proportions of the historic ship and retains all its essential elements, including the armament. The ship was mapped from "Operation Berlin 1941" (Atlantic). This was the famous privateer rally in the Atlantic Ocean, involving the battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau! This brick model of the Gneisenau ship has been covered with high-quality prints that won't wear away even during use. Of particular note is the meticulously reproduced shape of the hull and the attention paid to maintaining as much detail as possible. The model features numerous moving parts such as: propellers, rudders, rotating towers and cannons that can be raised and lowered. The set also includes a very stable, aesthetically pleasing black display stand and a white plaque with the ship's name printed on it. Although the ship is very large, its construction is simple, thanks to intuitive instructions based on clear icons. Almost 2,500 elements ensure many hours of construction and a beautiful effect! The Gneisenau ship is an ideal build for history, military technology and marine enthusiasts. Once assembled, the ship is impressive, eye-catching and sure to become a star in your collection, whether in the living room or the office! Express your passion and rebuild history, brick by brick! The Gneisenau is a World War II German battleship that entered service on May 21, 1938. Both the Scharnhorst and the Gneisenau were a new type of German battleship. They were characterized by their size, speed and more powerful weapons. They were created in response to naval expansion in France. Gneisenau took part in numerous combat operations, including the famous Berlin operation in 1941, where she proved highly effective. It was sunk on March 28, 1945 at Gdynia to block the harbor. 2417 high-quality components, made in the EU by a company with over 20 years' experience, complies with safety standards applicable to children's products, fully compatible with other brands of building bricks, painted patterns won't warp or fade during play or under the influence of temperature, clear, intuitive instructions based on drawings and icons, 100% prints, no stickers, aesthetic model display, nameplate, model scale 1: 300, Model dimensions: (L x W x H): 810 mm x 125 mm x 210 mm