Rusalka 1866 1:100 Orel (060)

Rusalka 1866 Armoured Boat – 1:100 Card Model Kit (Orel 060)

Scale - 1:100

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build a detailed replica of the historic Russian armoured boat Rusalka, launched in 1867 and tragically lost in 1893. This 1:100 scale card model kit by Orel Publishing (060) offers a richly detailed and historically faithful representation of one of the last and most refined Baltic coastal defence ships of the 19th century.

The set includes 42 A4 sheets featuring precisely printed parts, detailed diagrams, and English-language instructions. With its distinctive twin-turret layout, low armoured freeboard, and unique silhouette, the Rusalka is both an important naval vessel and an eye-catching addition to any model collection.

Carefully researched and designed, this kit captures the complexity of the ship’s construction, including its heavy armour, deck details, turrets, hull form, and characteristic features of Russian coastal defence vessels. It is ideal for advanced model builders and enthusiasts of naval history.

Key Features

• Scale 1:100 – impressive display size with high-resolution detail

• 42 A4 sheets – precisely printed parts for realistic construction

• English instructions – clear guidance for assembly

• Historically accurate design based on the 1866–1869 armoured boat Rusalka

• Twin-turret configuration faithfully reproduced

• High-quality Orel Publishing Edition (060)

• Perfect for experienced model builders and maritime history collectors

• Represents one of Russia’s significant 19th-century coastal defence armoured ships

Summary

The Rusalka 1:100 card model kit from Orel offers a highly detailed, historically rich build of an iconic 19th-century Russian armoured boat. With 42 sheets and English instructions, it provides an engaging and rewarding modelling experience for enthusiasts of naval history and precision paper modelling.