Axel Thorsen 1810 1:72 Seahorse

Axel Thorsen 1810 – Norwegian Gunboat Card Model Kit 1:72 (Seahorse)

Product Description

The Axel Thorsen 1810 is a highly detailed 1:72 scale card model kit depicting a historic Norwegian gunboat from the early 19th century. Designed by T. Weremko and published by Seahorse, this model faithfully represents one of Norway’s most versatile naval vessels of the Napoleonic era.

Launched in 1810, Axel Thorsen served alongside her twin Skjøn Walborg in patrol duties, Arctic exploration, cartographic missions, and quarantine enforcement during the cholera outbreaks in Arkhangelsk. The vessel later took part in polar expeditions to Svalbard and extensive hunting voyages to Novaya Zemlya, before both ships were tragically lost in the ice in 1872.

This kit is available as Model Kit Only or as a Full Set, offering advanced builders an immersive and historically rich modelling experience. With a finished length of 48 cm and height of 25 cm, Axel Thorsen makes an impressive display piece for any maritime or naval collection.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:72

• Model Type: Card model kit

• Designer: T. Weremko

• Publisher: Seahorse

• Printing: High-quality UV color printing

• Finished Dimensions:

  • Length: 48 cm

  • Height: 25 cm

Model Kit Only Includes:

• 7 × A4 instruction sheets with assembly drawings

• 3 × A4 templates and frames

• 4 × A4 color-printed parts sheets

Full Set Includes (in addition to model kit):

• Laser-cut hull and sub-planking parts

• Laser-cut detail parts

• Mast parts (laser-cut and 3D-printed resin)

• Wooden dowels for masts and spars

• Canvas-printed sails

• 3D-printed carronade barrels

• 3D-printed resin blocks

• 3D-printed resin oars

(Threads, glue, and paints not included)

Suggested Thread & Rope Diameters:

• Black / dark brown: 0.35, 0.40, 0.50, 0.70 mm

• Natural tones (gray, gray-beige): 0.20–0.45 mm

Summary

The Axel Thorsen 1810 – 1:72 Card Model Kit is a premium historical ship model combining accurate research, advanced detailing, and optional laser-cut and 3D-printed components. Ideal for experienced modellers, Arctic exploration enthusiasts, and collectors of Scandinavian naval history.

Step by step video instruction can be found here.