{"product_id":"mv-steve-irwin-1-250-hmv-103333","title":"MV Steve Irwin 1:250 HMV 103333","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMV Steve Irwin Sea Shepherd 1:250 Card Model Kit + Laser Cut Detail Set – HMV 103333\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale - \u003cstrong\u003e1:250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Sheets - \u003cstrong\u003eA4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly Instruction Language - \u003cstrong\u003eGerman, English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Shepherd conservation vessel MV Steve Irwin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this highly detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:250 scale card model kit from HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supplied together with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching laser-cut detail set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Fentens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the model recreates the distinctive Sea Shepherd vessel in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013 camouflage colour scheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while also providing parts for the well-known \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010 black version with yellow markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The ship can be constructed either as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-hull model with display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewaterline model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving modellers several options for displaying the finished vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit has been cleverly designed to accommodate different levels of modelling experience. A simplified build uses approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can be completed as an attractive model without incorporating every fine detail. Experienced card modellers can take the project much further, using up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e687 parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reproduce the vessel's cranes, speedboats, water cannon, helicopter deck and numerous small fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set also includes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching laser-cut detail set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing precisely cut components that help enhance the appearance and fine detail of the completed model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of MV Steve Irwin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel was built by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHall, Russell \u0026amp; Company in Aberdeen, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and entered service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1975 as FPV Westra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, serving as a Scottish fisheries protection vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter later becoming part of the Sea Shepherd fleet, the ship initially operated under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Hunter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, honouring Canadian environmentalist and Greenpeace co-founder Robert Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 December 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shortly before Sea Shepherd's Antarctic campaign \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Migaloo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the vessel was officially renamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Irwin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in honour of the late Australian conservationist and wildlife advocate. The renaming was announced in Melbourne by Steve Irwin's widow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerri Irwin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with Sea Shepherd founder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Watson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMV Steve Irwin subsequently became one of Sea Shepherd's best-known vessels, participating in campaigns in the Southern Ocean and becoming particularly recognisable through television coverage of anti-whaling operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor maritime enthusiasts, Sea Shepherd followers and experienced card modellers, the HMV Steve Irwin offers an unusual opportunity to recreate a modern conservation vessel with a fascinating operational history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete set:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HMV card model kit + matching laser-cut detail set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduct number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e103333\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Fentens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScale: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper \/ card ship model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSheet format: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIN A4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel sheets: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUp to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e687 parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSimplified version: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinished length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e260 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinished width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinished height: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-hull or waterline model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the full-hull version\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013 camouflage colour scheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlternative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010 black and yellow colour scheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cranes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed speedboats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree-standing helicopter deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed capstan and deck equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstructions in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman and English with illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMatching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaser-cut detail set included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Vessel Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShipyard: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHall, Russell \u0026amp; Company, Aberdeen, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommissioned: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1975 as FPV Westra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59.43 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBeam: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.97 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDraught: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.26 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGross tonnage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,017 GT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEngine power: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,200 kW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum speed: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5 knots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrew: approximately 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