Bertha L. Downs 1:100 Orel (361)

Bertha L. Downs Schooner Card Model Kit 1:100 – Orel Publishing 361

Scale - 1:100

Model Sheets - A3

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Bertha L. Downs card model kit from Orel Publishing (No. 361) faithfully recreates one of the great North American schooners of the early 20th century. Built for experienced modellers, this 1:100 scale kit represents a large wooden schooner that served in the coastal coal and lumber trade along the eastern seaboard of the United States.

Originally launched in 1908, Bertha L. Downs was part of a remarkable generation of 4-, 5-, and 6-masted schooners constructed along the Kennebec River, designed to efficiently transport coal from Virginia to New England. After a decade of service, the vessel was sold to Danish owners and renamed Atlas, continuing its maritime career under a new flag.

This highly detailed card model captures the distinctive hull lines, deck fittings, and complex rigging of a classic American schooner. With 26 A3 sheets and English-language instructions, it offers a challenging and rewarding build for seasoned ship modellers who appreciate historical accuracy and fine detail.

Key Features

• Highly detailed card model kit of the schooner Bertha L. Downs

• Scale: 1:100

• Publisher: Orel Publishing (Model No. 361)

• Category: Civil Fleet

• Ship Type: Schooner

• Country: USA

• Historical period: Early 20th century (launched 1908)

• Contents: 26 × A3 sheets

• Instructions: English

• Designed for experienced modellers only

Summary

A premium 1:100 scale card model schooner, Bertha L. Downs by Orel Publishing is an exceptional choice for advanced modellers seeking a historically accurate and visually impressive civil fleet vessel from the golden age of American coastal trade.