Description
1/700 Colombo Container Ship
Container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS in scale 1:700
Dive into the fascinating world of model shipbuilding with the spectacular model kit of the container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS. In 1:700 scale, this kit represents a true masterpiece of engineering, with an impressive length of 479 mm and assembled from a total of 226 highly detailed parts. This model, recommended for teens and adults 12 years and older, allows you to bring a piece of maritime history into your home.
Scope of delivery
- Kit includes detailed building instructions and decal
- Two-piece hull with integrated bow thruster
- Movable ship’s propeller and rudder
- Structured deck that replicates the original details
- 23 detailed engraved container blocks
- Repictions of the ship with or without containers
- A free-fall lifeboat for realistic replication
- Separate lashing bridges for an authentic model
- Filigile bridge superstructures including stairways
- Detailed display of the command bridge
- A display stand for displaying your finished model
- Decals to represent six different Colombo Express-class ships
Difficulty Level – Level 4
This model kit is a perfect project for advanced modelers who already have experience in gluing and painting models (Level 4). The finished model can be a wonderful addition to your collection or mark the starting point for a new passion. Building this kit is not only a fun pastime, but also a way to further develop your model building skills.
Special Features
The model kit of the container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS impresses with its exceptional attention to detail and variety of authentic features. The innovative design with two-part hull and movable elements such as the ship’s propeller and rudder allows a realistic recreation of the original. Special extras such as the free-fall lifeboat and the filigree bridge superstructures with stairways further highlight the quality of this kit.
Background information
The container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS was the largest container ship in the world at the time of its commissioning in 2005, a true giant of the seas. With this model kit you can recreate a piece of this impressive history in miniature and add it to your collection. By recreating this monumental ship, fans of seafaring and enthusiastic modelers can dive deep into the fascinating world of maritime technology. Take the opportunity to learn more about the history and technology of this impressive ship while creating a high-quality model that you can proudly display.
