Eagle 1:200 Orel (085)

Eagle (Oryol) Steamship Card Model Kit 1:200 – Orel Publishing 085 | Russian Volunteer Fleet 1909

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build a detailed replica of the historic Russian steamship Oryol (Eagle) with this premium 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing. Presented across 18 A4 sheets, this model captures the elegant lines and structural complexity of the early 20th-century Volunteer Fleet steamships, originally built in 1909 by the German shipyard F. Schichau.

The Oryol served both civilian and military roles—first as a mail and passenger steamship and later as an auxiliary cruiser in World War I. Designed to carry passengers and landing personnel, it was also equipped for rapid conversion into a wartime vessel. This kit faithfully recreates the distinctive spardeck design, deck arrangements, hull form, and historical features of this multipurpose vessel.

Perfect for collectors, naval history enthusiasts, and experienced card model builders, this kit delivers exceptional craftsmanship, accuracy, and satisfying construction depth.

Key Features

• Highly detailed 1:200 scale model of the 1909 Russian Volunteer Fleet steamship Oryol

• 18 A4 sheets of precision-printed card parts

• Authentic recreation of spardeck hull, passenger areas, deck equipment, and auxiliary cruiser's wartime fittings

• Based on historical plans and references from Orel Publishing

• Ideal for advanced model builders and enthusiasts of Russian naval history

• Part of Orel’s Civil Fleet series (No. 085)

Summary

The Orel Publishing 085 Eagle / Oryol steamship card model kit offers a historically rich and visually impressive 1:200 scale replica of a 1909 Russian steamship later used as an auxiliary cruiser. With 18 sheets of finely detailed components, this model provides an immersive and rewarding building experience for skilled hobbyists.