Set of 18 metal figurines to assemble and paint 1:80 scale for the steamboat or paddle steamer model of the King of the Mississippi. You can also use this characters for any for any 19th or 20th century ship model that is the same scale. Figures measurements: from 0.787'' (20 mm) to 0.984'' (25 mm). Reference 20515F Material: Metal Minimum Age: 14 Years Scale: 1/80 Does It Require Assembly? Yes
CONTENTS SET OF METAL FIGURINES FOR STEAMBOAT MODEL KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI Give to your steamboat or paddle steamer model even more realism thanks to this set of 18 metal figurines of the crew members, travelers and animals at 1:80 scale, ready to be assembled and painted. Figures measurements: from 0.787'' (20 mm) to 0.984'' (25 mm). The King of the Mississippi figurine set is suitable for many more model ships. It includes the following characters and ranges:
HOW TO PAINT FIGURINES FOR HERMIONE LA FAYETTE MODEL SHIP Paint the figurines with one of the two sets of acrylic and water-based paints made by Artesania Latina, already on sale separately: Basic Paints Set for Figurines or Advanced Paints Set for Figurines. Use the specific set of 4 synthetic brushes for figurines and small parts (17120), also sold separately.
- 14 characters: crew and travelers. - 4 animals: 2 horses and 2 cows. Paint the figurines with one of the two sets of acrylic and water-based paints made by Artesania Latina, already on sale separately: Basic Paints Set for Figurines or Advanced Paints Set for Figurines. Use the Specific Set of 4 Synthetic Brushes for Figurines and small parts (17120), also sold separately.
Do you want to know how to paint the figurines that will decorate your model ship? Take a look at the two video tutorials made by our team of modelers. HISTORY OF THE PADDLE STEAMERS: KNOW THE CHARACTERS Assemble the set of 18 figurines of characters and animals in metal for the wooden model of the North American ship King of the Mississippi, a world-renowned paddle steamer ship or steamboat that moved thanks to the paddle wheel located at the stern.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the first steamboat was born, the Clermont, which crossed the Hudson River to go from New York to Albany and was the first ship to carry out a regular transport journey for the public. This was not the first, however, that used the fluvial or paddle wheels, that particularity was taken by the ships that sailed the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.