HMS Express 1:200 Orel (186)

HMS Express Torpedo Boat Destroyer 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel Publishing No.186

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The HMS Express card model kit from Orel Publishing presents one of the most advanced torpedo boat destroyers of the early 20th century. Built for the Royal Navy in 1902, Express was the largest destroyer of its era and part of the famous “Special 32-knot” Admiralty program (1896–1897), designed to achieve exceptional speed and performance.

This 1:200 scale paper model kit features excellent historical accuracy, precise detailing, and a traditional internal framework construction. The kit is printed in full color on double-sized sheets, ensuring clean textures and realistic surface finishes. Despite its compact final size, the model includes a large number of small and intricate parts, making it a rewarding challenge for experienced card modelers.

With English-language instructions and professional-quality design, this kit is ideal for naval history enthusiasts and advanced paper model builders looking to expand their Royal Navy collection.

Key Features

• Authentic model of HMS Express, British torpedo boat destroyer (1902)

• Scale 1:200 with high historical accuracy

• Published by Orel Publishing (No. 186)

• Traditional framework construction for structural realism

• Multi-color, double-sized printing for enhanced visual quality

• 8 × A4 pages of detailed parts

• English instructions included

• Designed for advanced modelers due to numerous small details

Summary

A highly detailed 1:200 scale Royal Navy destroyer card model, HMS Express from Orel Publishing offers exceptional realism and complexity. Best suited for experienced builders seeking a challenging and historically accurate naval model.