Revell 05608 1/388 Great Eastern 75th Anniversary Edition

Great Eastern: A giant of industrial history returns

She was far ahead of her time and is considered one of the most fascinating ships ever built. With this kit of the "Great Eastern" you have a real piece of model building history in your hands. Made with the original tools from 1963, this model represents the beginnings of sophisticated plastic model making. As a strictly limited edition, this ocean giant comes in the classic 1960s packaging - an absolute highlight for collectors who are looking for the nostalgic charm and challenge of historical kits.

Features

• Historical forms: “Tooling from 1963” – experience the model making technology of a bygone era. Authentic, raw and full of character.
• Imposing dimensions: With a length of 56.7 cm in a scale of 1:388, the enormous size of the original is noticeable on the craft table.
• High collector value: The combination of limitation, historical significance and the true-to-original retro packaging design makes this set a rarity.
• Unique technology: The model shows the Great Eastern's distinctive propulsion combination: huge side paddle wheels, propeller and six masts for sails.
• Challenging project: With 222 parts, this kit is a project for experienced model makers who enjoy bringing a classic to life using skilled craftsmanship.

The construction of the Great Eastern is a voyage of discovery into the era of steam engines. You reconstruct the riveted hull, install the powerful paddle wheel boxes and rig up the five chimneys and the six masts. This model is not just a ship, it is a technical monument to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the brilliant designer of the 19th century.

Background information

When the Great Eastern was launched in 1858, she was by far the largest ship in the world at 211 meters long - a record that stood for 40 years. She was so huge that she could hold 4,000 passengers and store enough coal to circumnavigate the world without refueling. She later achieved world fame as a cable layer who laid the first permanent transatlantic cable, thereby connecting Europe and America via telecommunications.

Includes

• Plastic model kit (unassembled, historical molds from 1963)
• Illustrated, multilingual building instructions
• Decal set