Product Description
1/80 Scale. Measures 26" long by 11" high.
Paddlewheelers such as the King of the Mississippi were worlds unto themselves in the time of Mark Twain. They were vessels which could carry livestock and cargo, offer passengers meals, music and the occasional poker game and make the enormous size of the growing United States seem just a bit more homey. Latina's crafted 1:80 scale replica recreates the rich diversity and sprawling charm of yesteryears paddlewheeler in a kit designed for the seasoned craftsman. From the capstan on the bow, to the gingerbread trim on the mid-deck to the scrollwork between the twin smokestacks high above the pilots cabin, the King provides detail that fascinates and a chance to celebrate and display a master builders skill.
Realistically Detailed Fitting Set including Parts Constructed of the following: Brass, Acetate, Cast, Galvanized Wire and thread Wood Planked Hull Metal and Wood Paddle Plans and Instructions, Planked Hull, Fittings, Rigging, Plans and Instructions.
As an added bonus you get all the tools needed to complete the model. Tools are pictured on the box.
Skill level 3 to 4