Ioann Kronstadtskij 1:100 Orel (219)

Ioann Kronstadtskij Screw Steamer Card Model Kit 1:100 – Orel Publishing 219

Scale - 1:100

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build a detailed replica of the historic Russian screw steamer “Ioann Kronstadtskij” with this high-quality 1:100 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing (No. 219).

Constructed in Glasgow in 1889, the steamer became notable in 1897 when Admiral S. Makarov embarked on his pioneering Arctic voyage aboard her. Powered by a 360 hp engine and equipped with compound systems, steel hull with solid riveting, electric lighting, a flat rudder, double bottom, ballast tank and four bulkheads, this vessel became a true milestone of civil maritime engineering.

Designed for enthusiasts of naval history, civil fleet ships, and early industrial steam technology, this kit offers clear English instructions and 12 A4 sheets of precisely printed parts. The result is a simple, yet visually captivating model that reflects authentic period details and the distinctive silhouette of the Ioann Kronstadtskij.

Ideal for collectors, modellers of Russian fleet history, and admirers of 19th-century steamers.

Key Features

• Scale 1:100 card model kit

• Publisher: Orel Publishing (219)

• Historical screw steamer built in Glasgow, 1889

• Known for Admiral S. Makarov’s first Arctic voyage (1897)

• Civil fleet vessel of late 19th–early 20th century

• Includes 12 A4 sheets of printed model parts

• Detailed design featuring the ship’s steel hull, bulkheads, and technical elements

• English-language guidance for assembly

• Perfect for collectors of Russian maritime history and steam era ships

Summary

The Ioann Kronstadtskij 1:100 Card Model Kit from Orel Publishing recreates an iconic Russian 19th-century screw steamer, noted for Admiral Makarov’s Arctic voyage. With 12 A4 pages and English instructions, it offers a historically rich and enjoyable build for maritime modellers.