USS Cairo 1:200 Orel (234)

USS Cairo City-Class Ironclad Battleship Card Model Kit 1:200 – Orel 234

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The USS Cairo card model kit from Orel Publishing (No. 234) represents one of the most distinctive warships of the American Civil War. Built in 1862, USS Cairo was a City-class river ironclad designed for shallow inland waters and active combat on rivers such as the Mississippi and Yazoo.

This 1:200 scale paper model accurately reproduces the unique paddle-wheel ironclad design, including its broad armored casemate, low draft hull, and midships paddle wheel channel. Despite poor maneuverability, ships of this class played a crucial role in river warfare. USS Cairo met its fate on December 12, 1862, when it struck Confederate mines on the Yazoo River and sank.

With 10 A4 sheets, this medium-difficulty model is ideal for experienced paper modelers and naval history enthusiasts who appreciate rare and unconventional ship designs from the American Civil War (1861–1865).

Key Features

• Authentic USS Cairo City-class ironclad design

• Scale: 1:200

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Series: Navy

• Type: Battleship / River Ironclad

• Country: USA

• Year: 1862

• Parts format: 10 × A4 sheets

• Difficulty level: Medium

• Detailed paddle-wheel and armored casemate structure

• Ideal for historical and Civil War ship collections

Summary

The USS Cairo 1:200 card model kit is a compact yet historically rich project featuring one of the most unusual ironclads of the 19th century. A perfect choice for modelers interested in naval warfare, river ironclads, and American Civil War history.