Bruno Illing 1:250 HMV 103428

HMV Buoy Tender Bruno Illing – 1/250 Scale Card Model Kit by Dr. Henning Budelmann

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Pictures

Product Description

Build a piece of maritime history with the Buoy Tender Bruno Illing from HMV (Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag). Designed by Dr. Henning Budelmann, this 1/250 scale paper model kit offers exceptional detailing and craftsmanship.

This challenging and rewarding model can be built in two different versions, each featuring distinct hull colors. The detailed crane, rubberboat, lifeboat, and two realistic buoys make it ideal for a maritime diorama. With 605 precisely designed parts printed on high-quality DIN A4 sheets, this model ensures accuracy and authenticity down to the smallest feature.

The Bruno Illing was a buoy tender built at Norderwerft Hamburg in 1968 for the Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Bremerhaven. With her robust 48.8-meter hull, 13.7-knot speed, and dedicated 16-member crew, she served as a reliable workhorse of the North Sea.

Perfect for experienced modelers and maritime enthusiasts who value precision and historical authenticity.

Key Features

• Scale: 1/250

• Two build versions with different hull colors

• Detailed crane and 2 buoys as deck cargo

• Includes rubberboat, lifeboat, and anchor winch

• 605 parts (522 without alternatives)

• Printed on 4 high-quality DIN A4 sheets

• Multilingual instructions (German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, picture-guided)

• Difficulty level: Difficult

• Dimensions of finished model:

  • Length: 197 mm

  • Width: 40 mm

  • Height: 83 mm

Summary

The HMV Buoy Tender Bruno Illing is a detailed and historically accurate card model ship kit for skilled paper modelers. With dual build options, intricate details, and authentic design, it’s a must-have for collectors and fans of maritime engineering.