Saginaw 1:200 Orel (310)

Steamship Saginaw 1:200 Card Model Kit – US Navy Steam Sloop (1860) | Orel Publishing 310

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Steamship Saginaw 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing faithfully recreates a historic United States Navy steam sloop from the mid-19th century. Built between 1858 and 1860 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in San Francisco Bay, Saginaw played an important role in naval operations across the Pacific Ocean.

This detailed paper model depicts the ship as she served along the Chinese coast, the western shores of the United States and Mexico, and later in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington State and southern Alaska. The kit reflects the unique hybrid design of sail and steam propulsion typical of early steam warships.

Designed for experienced card modelers, the set includes 10 A4 sheets of precisely printed parts and English-language instructions, ensuring an enjoyable and rewarding build. This model is an excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts, collectors of historic ships, and advanced paper model hobbyists.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:200

• Type: Steamship / Steam Sloop-of-War

• Category: Navy

• Country: USA

• Era: 1860

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Catalog Number: 310

• Pages: 10 × A4

• Instructions: Included, in English

• Material: High-quality printed paper/cardstock

• Theme: Historic US Navy ship, Pacific Ocean service

Summary

The Steamship Saginaw 1:200 card model kit offers a historically accurate and visually impressive representation of a classic US Navy steamship. With detailed parts, English instructions, and a well-documented historical background, it is an excellent addition to any serious card modeling or naval history collection.