Leon 1:200 Orel (368)

Leon Norwegian Merchant Brigantine 1880 – Card Model Kit 1:100 | Orel 368

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Leon was a Norwegian merchant brigantine built in 1880 in Larvik, with Porsgrund as her home port. Designed for trade across the North Sea and Baltic, Leon primarily transported goods between Norway and the British Isles, later being converted into a schooner as maritime needs evolved.

This highly detailed card model kit faithfully represents a typical 19th-century Norwegian civil fleet sailing vessel. The model reflects historical accuracy in hull shape, rigging layout, and deck fittings, making it an excellent choice for serious ship model enthusiasts. Leon remained in service until 1915, when she tragically sank after suffering damage while fully loaded with coal on a voyage from Granton to Porsgrunn.

Published by Orel, this kit includes 22 A4 sheets with English-language instructions. Due to the complexity and level of detail, the model is recommended for experienced model makers.

Key Features

• Authentic model of the Norwegian merchant brigantine Leon (1880)

• Scale: 1:100

• Category: Civil Fleet

• Ship Type: Brigantine (later converted to schooner)

• Publisher: Orel, catalog number 368

• 22 × A4 sheets of high-quality printed parts

• Detailed rigging, hull, and deck structures

• English-language assembly guide

• Designed for advanced and experienced card model builders

Summary

The Leon 1:100 card model kit is a historically accurate and richly detailed representation of a classic Norwegian merchant sailing ship from the late 19th century. With complex construction and refined details, it offers a rewarding challenge for advanced modelers and a striking addition to any maritime model collection.