Merkur and Vulkan 1:250 HMV 103424

HMV Tugboats Merkur & Vulkan Card Model Kit 1/250 – Detailed Twin Steam Tugs

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English

Product Description (SEO-Optimized)

Bring the golden age of steam to life with the HMV Tugboats Merkur & Vulkan Card Model Kit (103424). This beautifully printed papermodel set allows you to build two historical German tugboats—Merkur and Vulkan—both designed by Peter Brandt to accompany the legendary ocean liner Bremen.

In this second edition, the kit features redesigned superstructures for simpler and more precise assembly, improved detailing, and even a visible steam engine that can be displayed through open hatches. Each tugboat showcases exquisite printing, realistic coloring, and authentic maritime fittings—from the detailed capstan to fire monitors and signal flags.

Both vessels are faithful representations of early 20th-century working tugs built at the Meyerwerft shipyard in Papenburg, featuring triple-expansion steam engines delivering 1,200 hp and a top speed of 12 knots. Perfect for maritime enthusiasts, advanced modelers, and collectors of historical ship models.

Key Features

• 2 complete models – Build both Merkur and Vulkan from one kit

• Highly detailed – Includes steam engine, capstan, fire monitor & signal flags

• Revised second edition – Improved superstructure for easier assembly

• Authentic printing – Realistic colors and precision design

• Multilingual instructions – German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese

• Scale: 1:250

• Parts: 766 (554 without alternatives)

• Difficulty: Medium

• Dimensions (finished):

  • Length: 178 mm (7.01 in)

  • Width: 35 mm (1.38 in)

  • Height: 75 mm (2.95 in)

Manufacturer: HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag
Designer: Peter Brandt
Product Type: Papermodel

Summary

Build two magnificent 1:250 scale tugboats—Merkur and Vulkan—from this detailed HMV card model kit. With refined construction, printed details, and visible steam engines, this set is perfect for historical model ship collectors and maritime hobbyists.