Project by I. A. Gavrilov 1904 1:200 Orel (180)

High-Speed Cruiser Project by I. A. Gavrilov 1904 – Card Model Kit 1:200 | Orel Publishing No.180

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

This detailed card model kit represents the high-speed cruiser project designed by Russian naval engineer I. A. Gavrilov in 1904. Conceived during a pivotal period of naval development, the project aimed to combine the speed of the fastest destroyers with the range and functionality of a reconnaissance cruiser.

The design was reviewed by the Naval Technical Committee of Russia in 1904 and later published in the renowned naval journal Morskoy Zbornik (1905–1906). With a planned displacement of 4,500 tons, the cruiser reflects early 20th-century naval thinking, including the use of 3-inch artillery for mine defense and Maxim machine guns for close-range protection.

Published by Orel, this 1:200 scale paper model consists of 22 A4 sheets, offering an engaging and historically accurate build for experienced modelers and naval history enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Authentic card model of I. A. Gavrilov’s 1904 high-speed cruiser project

• Scale: 1:200

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Series: Navy

• Country: Russia

• Historical reference: Morskoy Zbornik (1905–1906)

• Volume: 22 × A4 sheets

• Detailed representation of early 20th-century Russian naval engineering

• Ideal for collectors, historians, and advanced paper model builders

Summary

The High-Speed Cruiser Project by I. A. Gavrilov is a historically significant 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing. Combining naval innovation, speed-focused design, and early cruiser concepts, it is a unique addition to any serious paper model or maritime history collection.