D’Estrées 1:200 Orel (251)

D’Estrées French Protected Cruiser 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel 251

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build an elegant piece of late-19th-century naval history with the D’Estrées 1:200 Card Model Kit by Orel Publishing. This detailed paper model represents the French III-class protected cruiser D’Estrées, launched in 1897 and commissioned in 1899 for colonial service.

Designed for ship modellers and naval history enthusiasts, this kit faithfully captures the distinctive hull lines, deck layout, masts, funnels, and armament of this historic French warship. With 24 A4 sheets of high-quality printed parts and English instructions, the model offers a rewarding and accurate build experience.

At 1:200 scale, the finished cruiser makes an impressive display model while still fitting easily into a naval collection. As one of the last French III-class protected cruisers, D’Estrées represents a unique transition era between classic cruisers and modern naval design.

Key Features

• Authentic French Navy cruiser from 1899

• Scale: 1:200 for detailed and realistic proportions

• Publisher: Orel Publishing (No. 251)

• 24 A4 pages of precision-printed card parts

• English assembly instructions included

• Highly detailed decks, hull, superstructure, and armament

• Ideal for naval modellers and history collectors

Summary

The D’Estrées 1:200 Card Model Kit from Orel is a finely detailed paper model of a classic French protected cruiser from the turn of the 20th century. With accurate design, clear English instructions, and a generous number of parts, it is a perfect choice for anyone interested in historic warships, French Navy models, or high-quality card ship kits.