Wespe 1:200 Orel (377)

Wespe Gunboat 1:200 Card Model Kit – German Navy 1876 | Orel 377

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Step into late-19th-century naval history with the Wespe Gunboat 1:200 Card Model Kit, published by Orel Publishing. This detailed paper model represents Wespe, one of the first German gunboats launched in 1876 to replace coastal defense monitors.

Designed for shallow-water operations, the Wespe-class gunboats were built to defend vital river mouths such as the Weser, Elbe, and Jade. Their shallow draught allowed them to maneuver into coastal shallows while delivering powerful long-range artillery fire—making them formidable defensive vessels of their era.

The model is printed on 12 A4 sheets and includes English-language instructions. With an average difficulty level, it is suitable for both beginners looking to advance their skills and experienced modelers seeking a historically accurate naval subject.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:200

• Type: Gunboat

• Category: Navy

• Country: Germany

• Year Represented: 1876

• Publisher: Orel Publishing (No. 377)

• Pages: 12 × A4

• Instructions: English

• Difficulty Level: Medium

• Material: High-quality printed card

• Recommended For: Beginners and experienced card model builders

Summary

The Wespe 1:200 Card Model Kit is a historically rich German naval paper model featuring shallow-draught coastal defense design and classic 19th-century warship aesthetics. A rewarding build for naval history enthusiasts and paper modeling fans alike.