Bussard 1:250 HMV 103319

HMV Buoy Tender Bussard 1905 – 1:250 Paper Model Kit by Peter Brandt

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English

Product Description:

Build a piece of maritime history with the HMV Buoy Tender Bussard paper model kit. Originally built in 1905 at the Meyer Shipyard in Papenburg, the Bussard served in the Western Baltic Sea and later as a supply ship for the Lightvessel Fehmarnbelt. Today, lovingly restored and maintained by the association Dampfer Bussard e.V., this iconic vessel remains operational as a museum ship in Kiel, welcoming up to 50 passengers aboard.

This 1:250 scale papermodel, designed by Peter Brandt and published by HMV (Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag), offers an authentic and enjoyable building experience for maritime enthusiasts and collectors. With 332 detailed parts printed on two A4 sheets, this model combines precision engineering and rich history, resulting in a beautiful display piece of early 20th-century German shipbuilding.

Whether you are an experienced paper modeler or a dedicated naval hobbyist, the Bussard buoy tender kit provides a medium-level challenge and an excellent introduction to HMV’s world-renowned quality.

Key Features:

• Manufacturer: HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag

• Designer: Peter Brandt

• Scale: 1:250

• Length: 165 mm (6.5 inches)

• Difficulty: Medium

• Parts: 332 (180 without alternatives)

• Sheet Size: DIN A4 – 2 sheets

• Languages: German, English, illustrated instructions

• Historic Ship: Built in 1905, now a museum ship in Kiel

• Type: Buoy Tender / Supply Vessel

Summary:

Recreate the historic 1905 Buoy Tender Bussard with this HMV 1:250 scale papermodel kit. Designed with precision by Peter Brandt, this kit combines detailed parts, historical authenticity, and quality paper engineering—perfect for ship modeling enthusiasts and collectors.