SMS Sleipner 1:250 HMV 103047

HMV Card Model Kit – Imperial German Navy Dispatch Boat S.M.S. Sleipner (1:250)

Publisher - HMV

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English

Product Description:
Build a detailed piece of naval history with the HMV Papermodel Kit of the Imperial German Navy Dispatch Boat S.M.S. Sleipner in 1:250 scale. This historically accurate paper model depicts the elegant dispatch boat Sleipner, launched in 1899 and commissioned in 1900, designed as the escort ship for the imperial yacht S.M.Y. Hohenzollern.

The kit includes 329 precisely printed parts on 4 DIN A4 sheets, offering both waterline and full-hull options. You can display the finished model on the included stand or integrate it into a diorama alongside HMV’s Hohenzollern, S.M.S. Undine, or S.M.S. Emden.

S.M.S. Sleipner is remembered for her service from 1900–1914 as a fast and elegant dispatch boat, escorting the Emperor on voyages, towing imperial yachts during regattas, and even supporting scientific missions. With a length of 252 mm (9.92 inch) in model form, this kit promises both challenging fun and a beautifully detailed result for naval history and ship model enthusiasts alike.

Key Features:

• Scale: 1:250

• Designer: Till Schade

• Parts: 329 on 4 A4 sheets

• Difficulty: Medium

• Finished length: 252 mm (9.92 in)

• Waterline or full-hull model possible

• Includes display stand

• Details: 2 rapid-fire cannons, sun sail frame, anchor mounts, gangway

• Instructions in German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese + Pictures

Summary:
The HMV S.M.S. Sleipner card model kit combines historical accuracy, detailed design, and versatile build options. A must-have for collectors of Imperial German Navy models, it pairs perfectly with the S.M.Y. Hohenzollern for diorama building.