Three Saint Bishops 1:100 Orel (239)

Three Saint Bishops 1:100 Card Model Kit – Russian 120-Gun Battleship (Orel Publishing 239)

Scale - 1:100

Model Sheets - A3

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Bring one of the most powerful ships of the Imperial Russian Navy to life with the Three Saint Bishops 1:100 Card Model Kit from Orel Publishing (No. 239). This highly detailed paper model represents the legendary 120-gun sailing battleship launched in 1838 and made famous during the Battle of Sinop (1853) and the Defence of Sevastopol.

The kit is designed for advanced model builders who seek museum-quality results. With an impressive 60 A3 sheets, this shipyard-level model captures the massive hull, complex rigging, artillery layout, and historical details of one of the last great wooden battleships of the age of sail. The model includes English instructions, allowing precise construction of every element.

The “Three Saint Bishops” played a decisive role in Russian naval history before being deliberately sunk to block the Sevastopol harbor during the Crimean War. This dramatic story and imposing design make it a centerpiece for any naval modeling collection.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:100

• Type: Sailing battleship

• Armament: 120 guns

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Catalogue number: 239

• Sheets: 60 × A3

• Language: English instructions

• Difficulty level: Very high (Shipyard level)

• Category: Navy

• Country: Russia

• Year: 1839

Summary

The Three Saint Bishops 1:100 Card Model Kit is a premium paper model of a historic Russian battleship. With exceptional detail, large scale, and professional-grade complexity, it is ideal for experienced modelers who appreciate authentic sailing warships and advanced naval modeling challenges.