HMV Seefalke 1:250 HMV 103435

HMV Card Model Kit – Salvage Tug Seefalke 1924 (1:250) | Includes Trawler Lappland & Tug Scheelenkuhlen

Scale - 1:250

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - German, English

Product Description:

The HMV Card Model Kit of the Salvage Tug Seefalke (1924) celebrates a milestone in German maritime history. Built in 1924 for the Bremerhaven shipping company W. Schuchmann, Seefalke was the world’s first diesel-powered salvage tug and a pioneer of the German Emergency Towing Service. Her impressive performance and efficiency quickly made her a legend among ocean-going rescue vessels and laid the foundation for modern rescue tugs like the ETV Nordic.

This high-quality paper model kit from HMV lets you recreate the beautifully detailed museum ship Seefalke, currently on display at the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven. Designed by Friedrich Pohl, this kit offers exceptional accuracy, true-to-scale detailing, and lifelike colouring.

The set includes three complete models:

• Salvage tug Seefalke (main model)

• Fishing trawler Lappland – perfect for a diorama or display

• Small tug Scheelenkuhlen – ideal for a weekend build

The Seefalke model captures the ship after her post-war modernization, matching her current museum appearance. With over 980 parts across 8 A4 sheets, it’s a challenging and rewarding project for experienced card modelers.

Key Features:

• Scale: 1:250

• Includes 3 detailed models: Seefalke, Lappland & Scheelenkuhlen

• Highly detailed deck, towing gear, and capstan

• Filigree antennas and davits

• Authentic colour scheme and deck textures

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

• 8 A4 sheets with 982 parts (699 without alternatives)

• Finished length: 237 mm (9.33 in)

• Difficulty level: Difficult

• Designer: Friedrich Pohl

• Publisher: HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag

Historical Background:

Commissioned by W. Schuchmann, Seefalke represented a turning point in maritime rescue technology. After sinking in 1945, she was secretly salvaged and later restored. Serving until 1970, she was eventually preserved as a museum ship instead of being scrapped. Today, Seefalke remains one of Germany’s best-known historic tugs — a living testament to maritime innovation.

Summary:

Bring maritime history to life with the HMV Seefalke 1924 Card Model Kit. Combining intricate design, historical authenticity, and top-quality printing, this kit is a must-have for ship model enthusiasts, collectors, and history lovers alike.