USS Osage 1:200 Orel (301)

USS Osage Neosho-Class Monitor 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel Publishing 301

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The USS Osage 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing (No. 301) faithfully represents one of the most distinctive ironclads of the American Civil War. USS Osage was a Neosho-class wheeled monitor, commissioned in 1863 and designed specifically for river warfare on the Mississippi and its tributaries.

This detailed paper model captures the unique silhouette of a paddlewheel ironclad, including its armored casemate and low-profile hull. The kit reflects the ship’s historical appearance during key operations such as the Red River Campaign, the capture of Fort De Russy, and the Mobile Bay blockade. With clear English-language instructions and carefully designed parts, this model is well suited for experienced paper modelers and naval history enthusiasts.

Printed on high-quality sheets and spread across 8 A4 pages, this model offers an engaging and rewarding build, resulting in an accurate scale replica of an important Union Navy warship.

Key Features

• Accurate USS Osage Neosho-class monitor representation

• Scale: 1:200

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Product Number: 301

• Category: Military Fleet / Battleship

• Historical period: American Civil War (1863)

• Sheets: 8 × A4

• Instructions: English

• Detailed armored hull and paddlewheel construction

• Designed for intermediate to advanced card modelers

Summary

The USS Osage 1:200 card model kit from Orel Publishing is a highly detailed paper model of a historic Civil War ironclad. Combining historical accuracy, distinctive design, and clear English instructions, it is an excellent addition to any military fleet model collection.