ARTESANIA LATINA 20515 - 1:80 King Of The Mississippi Paddle Steamer

Unassembled wooden model kit of a paddle steamer King Of The Mississippi.

Scale of the model: - 1/80

Real steam paddlers of the Mississippi river were of wooden construction and had steam engines to move their iconic paddle wheels. Those ships were designed to transport passengers and goods up- and downstream the river up to the 20th century. Those ships played a major role in developing of the Mississippi basin and the surrounding regions, providing a reliable and comfortable way of transport in both ways.

Build an improved model kit of a classic steam paddler "King of the Mississippi" in 1:80 scale. Model is designed in the way that it builds just like the real boat.

Completed model dimensions: length: 660 mm height: 300 mm width: 130 mm

Set includes:

• plywood sheets with laser cut elements
• birchwood and limewood slats
• veneer sheets
• photoetched details
• brass details
• fabric flags
• display stand with a nameplate
• assembly instructions

Paints and glue not included in the set.

This model kit requires assembly from the provided elements.

Included is an assembly instructions showing the proper order of putting together the parts. It also contains suggestions for choosing the proper colours and paints for the model.

Following tools are required for building this model kit:

• craft knife
• files of different sizes and sandpapers in different grits
• paintbrushes in different sizes
• pair of tweezers
• small modelling clamps
• wood glue
• CA glue

Artesania Latina is a Spanish manufacturer of the highest quality maritime wooden model kits.