Sheksna 1:200 Orel (119)

Sheksna Oil Tanker 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel Publishing 119

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Sheksna 1:200 scale card model kit by Orel Publishing (No. 119) represents a historic Russian oil tanker built in 1914 at the Nizhny Novgorod Shipyard. Designed as a river-sea vessel, Sheksna was capable of navigating the Mariinsky Water System locks while remaining seaworthy for operations in the Baltic Sea.

During World War I, the tanker was mobilized into the Baltic Fleet, where it played a crucial logistical role refueling advanced NOVIK-class destroyers. Later renamed V. S. Borisov, the ship continued reliable service in the Northwestern water basin until being scrapped in 1943.

This highly detailed 1:200 scale paper model is part of the Civil Fleet series and offers an authentic representation of early 20th-century Russian maritime engineering. With 10 A4 pages, the kit provides an engaging and rewarding build for experienced card modelers and naval history enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:200

• Type: Oil tanker / river-sea vessel

• Series: Civil Fleet

• Country: Russia

• Year represented: 1914

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Kit number: 119

• Pages: 10 × A4

• Detailed historical design with accurate proportions

• Ideal for collectors, maritime historians, and advanced paper model builders

Summary

The Sheksna 1:200 card model kit is a historically accurate paper model of a Russian oil tanker that served both civilian and naval roles. A perfect addition to any collection focused on World War I ships, Russian civil fleet vessels, or classic tanker designs.