Helgoland / Borkum 1:250 HMV 103434

HMV Card Model Kit – German Customs Cruiser Helgoland / Borkum – 1/250 Scale

Publisher - HMV

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English

Product Description:
Build one of the most unique German customs ships with this HMV paper model kit of the SWATH cruiser Helgoland / Borkum in 1/250 scale. Designed by Peter Brandt and carefully completed by Andreas Jacobsen, this challenging papercraft kit offers a highly detailed reproduction of the real ships that serve the German Federal Customs Service.

The kit allows you to construct either Helgoland or its sister ship Borkum, both launched in 2009/2010 and stationed in Cuxhaven. With a choice between full hull or waterline version, this model captures the unusual SWATH hull form, which provides remarkable stability in rough seas.

Packed with 1,490 precision-cut parts across 12 A4 sheets, this advanced model kit includes countless fine details: a detailed 8.5 m speed boat, motorized rubber dinghy, filigree davits, optional bridge interior, crane, winches, accessories, and the prototypical mast – one of the greatest challenges of the build.

The German Customs Cruiser Helgoland / Borkum card model is an excellent addition to any maritime model collection, pairing perfectly with HMV’s Mellum and Nordic kits. Experienced modelers will appreciate the craftsmanship, accuracy, and challenge of this kit.

Key Features:

• Scale 1/250 – highly detailed papercraft kit

• Build either Helgoland or Borkum

• Choice of full hull or waterline model

• 1,490 parts across 12 A4 sheets

• Includes speed boat, dinghy, crane, winches, mast & accessories

• Designed by Peter Brandt & Andreas Jacobsen

• Difficulty level: difficult – for experienced modelers

• Dimensions: 199 mm (L) x 77 mm (W) x 115 mm (H)

Summary:
This HMV 1/250 scale card model kit of the German Customs Cruiser Helgoland / Borkum is a challenging and rewarding project for advanced paper modelers. With its unique SWATH hull design, numerous deck details, and the option to build either of the two sister ships, this model kit offers historical accuracy, technical refinement, and a tribute to the last design of Peter Brandt. A must-have for maritime modeling enthusiasts.