Ditmar Koel 1:250 HMV 103426

HMV Pilot Boat Ditmar Koel – 1:250 Scale Card Model Kit (103426) | Historical German Pilot Vessel 1935

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English

Product Description:

Build a piece of maritime history with the HMV Pilot Boat Ditmar Koel (103426) — a detailed 1:250 scale paper model kit designed by Peter Brandt. This model replicates the 1935 German pilot boat Ditmar Koel, known for its advanced push-button control system, a rare innovation for its time. Despite her short service, the vessel’s story — marked by three collisions and her tragic sinking in 1945 after hitting a mine in the Bay of Pomerania — makes this model a fascinating historical project for maritime enthusiasts.

Produced by HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag, this kit offers a balanced challenge with 603 precision-cut parts, including 425 standard components and additional optional details. Printed on DIN A4 sheets, the model measures 222 mm long, 38 mm wide, and 103 mm high when assembled. The kit includes clear building instructions in both German and English, supported by detailed illustrations to guide you through every step.

Ideal for collectors, naval historians, and scale model enthusiasts, the HMV Ditmar Koel combines technical accuracy, historical depth, and elegant design — a must-have for your ship model collection.

Key Features:

• Manufacturer: HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag

• Product Code: 103426

• Scale: 1:250

• Designer: Peter Brandt

• Difficulty Level: Medium

• Parts: 603 total (425 without alternatives)

• Sheet Size: DIN A4

• Finished Dimensions: 222 mm (L) × 38 mm (W) × 103 mm (H)

• Languages: German & English instructions with pictures

• Material: High-quality printed cardstock

• Historic vessel: German pilot boat built in 1935, sunk in 1945

Summary:

The HMV Ditmar Koel 1:250 Paper Model Kit lets you recreate a remarkable 1930s German pilot boat in fine detail. With over 600 precision parts, bilingual instructions, and excellent printing quality, this model is perfect for both experienced and intermediate paper model builders who appreciate historical ships and German maritime design.