USS Marietta 1:200 Orel (353)

USS Marietta River Monitor Card Model Kit 1:200 – Orel Publishing 353

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The USS Marietta River Monitor Card Model Kit from Orel Publishing (No. 353) is a highly detailed 1:200 scale paper model representing a unique class of American Civil War–era river monitors. Designed for operations on inland waterways, Marietta-class monitors played a specialized role in post-war U.S. Navy service.

USS Marietta was launched on January 4, 1865 and later laid up at Mound City, Illinois, alongside another Neosho-class monitor. In 1869, the vessel was renamed USS Circe, before being sold for scrap in 1873. This model accurately reflects the ship’s distinctive low-profile hull, armored casemate, and riverine combat design.

With 8 A4 sheets and a high level of structural and surface detail, this kit is intended for advanced and experienced card modellers who appreciate historical accuracy and complex construction.

Key Features

• Highly detailed card model kit of USS Marietta

• Scale: 1:200

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Model number: 353

• Category: Navy / River Monitor

• Historical period: USA, 1865

• Parts: 8 × A4 sheets

• Instructions: English language guidance included

• Designed for experienced modellers only

Summary

The Orel Publishing USS Marietta 1:200 card model kit is an exceptional representation of a rare American river monitor. Combining historical authenticity with intricate design, it is a rewarding challenge for advanced paper ship modellers.