Vappen von Hamburg 1:100 Orel (248)

Vappen von Hamburg 1669 – 1:100 Card Model Frigate | Orel Publishing No. 248

Scale - 1:100

Model Sheets - A3

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Vappen von Hamburg was one of the most powerful German warships of the 17th century, built in Hamburg between 1667 and 1669. This impressive 1:100 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing (No. 248) faithfully recreates the legendary heavy frigate that escorted merchant convoys and fought pirates across the North Sea, Atlantic routes, and the waters of Spitsbergen.

With 30 large A3 sheets and English-language instructions, this detailed paper model allows modelers to build a historically accurate replica of a warship famous for winning more than ten naval battles. The ship’s elegant hull, tall rigging, and powerful gun deck are reproduced with exceptional precision, making this kit an outstanding display piece for naval history enthusiasts and paper model builders alike.

This model commemorates a vessel that met a dramatic end in 1683 when it exploded at anchor in Cadiz, marking the end of one of Germany’s most renowned 17th-century frigates.

Key Features

• Authentic model of the Vappen von Hamburg (1669)

• Scale: 1:100

• Type: Heavy Frigate

• Category: Navy / Historic Warship

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Model No.: 248

• 30 × A3 sheets with highly detailed parts

• English instructions included

• Designed for experienced and intermediate paper model builders

• Accurate hull, rigging, and armament details

Summary

The Vappen von Hamburg 1:100 Card Model Kit by Orel Publishing is a premium paper model of a legendary 17th-century German frigate. With large-format A3 sheets, English guidance, and highly accurate detailing, it is ideal for collectors, ship modelers, and naval history fans seeking a striking and authentic display model.