Revell 1/388 Great Eastern 75 Years Plastic of Modelling

She was far ahead of her time and is considered one of the most fascinating ships ever built. With this "Great Eastern" kit, you hold a genuine piece of model-making history in your hands. Manufactured using the original tools from 1963, this model represents the beginnings of sophisticated plastic model making. As a strictly limited edition, this ocean liner comes in classic 1960s packaging – an absolute highlight for collectors seeking the nostalgic charm and challenge of historical model kits.

Features

• Historical molds: "Tooling from 1963" – experience the model-making technique of a bygone era. Authentic, rugged, and full of character.
• Impressive dimensions: With a length of 56.7 cm at a scale of 1:388, the enormous size of the original becomes noticeable on the workbench.
• High collector value: The combination of limited edition, historical significance and the faithful retro packaging design makes this set a rarity.
• Unique technology: The model showcases the distinctive propulsion combination of the Great Eastern: huge side paddle wheels, propeller and six masts for sails.
• Challenging project: With 222 parts, this kit is a project for experienced model builders who enjoy bringing a classic to life with craftsmanship.

Building the Great Eastern is a journey of discovery into the age of steam engines. You'll reconstruct the riveted hull, install the powerful paddle wheel housings, and rig the five funnels and six masts. This model is not just a ship; it's a technical monument to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the brilliant 19th-century engineer.

Background information

When the Great Eastern was launched in 1858, at 211 meters in length, it was by far the largest ship in the world – a record that stood for 40 years. It was so enormous that it could accommodate 4,000 passengers and bunker enough coal to circumnavigate the globe without refueling. Later, it achieved worldwide fame as a cable-laying vessel, laying the first permanent transatlantic cable and thus connecting Europe and America by telecommunications.

Includes

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