USS Chillicothe 1:200 Orel (259)

USS Chillicothe Ironclad 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel Publishing No.259

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build a highly detailed paper model of the famous American Civil War river ironclad USS Chillicothe with this premium 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing. Designed for serious ship modellers and naval history enthusiasts, this kit recreates the powerful Union Navy ironclad that fought along the Mississippi River and its tributaries from 1862 to 1865.

USS Chillicothe was constructed in Cincinnati, Ohio and entered service in September 1862. Throughout the American Civil War, she took part in major engagements including the Battle of Fort Hindman, operations on the White River, the Yazoo River expedition, and the Red River Campaign. Despite heavy battle damage and the loss of her commanding officer in 1864, Chillicothe continued to serve until the end of the war.

This Orel Publishing Volume 259 kit provides 8 A4 pages of precisely printed parts and English assembly instructions, allowing model builders to accurately recreate the distinctive ironclad hull, armored casemate, and naval weaponry of this historic warship.

Perfect for collectors, diorama builders, and fans of Civil War naval history, this card model offers both a rewarding build and a museum-quality display piece.

Key Features

• Authentic USS Chillicothe American Civil War ironclad

• Scale: 1:200

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Model number: 259

• Format: 8 × A4 sheets

• Language: English instructions

• Highly detailed printed parts

• Ideal for naval modellers and history enthusiasts

• Accurate representation of a Union Navy river warship

Summary

The USS Chillicothe 1:200 Card Model Kit from Orel Publishing delivers a historically accurate and visually striking model of one of the Union Navy’s most important river ironclads. With fine detail, English instructions, and high-quality printing, this kit is an excellent choice for experienced paper modellers and collectors of naval warship models.