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Revell 1/700 Scale Container Ship "Colombo Express" Model Kit
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ship model building with the spectacular model kit of the container ship Colombo Express. At 1/700 scale, this kit represents a true masterpiece of engineering, with an impressive length of 479 mm and composed of a total of 226 detailed parts. This model, recommended for teenagers and adults aged 12 and over, allows you to bring a piece of maritime history into your home.
HISTORY:
At the time of its commissioning in 2005, the container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS was the largest container ship in the world, a true giant of the seas. With this model kit, you can recreate a piece of this impressive history in miniature form and add it to your collection. By recreating this monumental ship, seafaring fans and enthusiastic model builders can immerse themselves deeply in the fascinating world of maritime technology. Take the opportunity to learn more about the history and engineering of this impressive ship as you create a high-quality model that you can proudly display.
MODEL KIT SPECIFICATIONS:
Scale: 1/700
Length: 47.9cm
Number of parts: 226
MODEL KIT FEATURES:
Kit incl. detailed building instructions and decals
Two-piece hull with integrated bow thruster
Movable ship propeller and rudder
Textured deck that recreates the original details
23 detailed engraved container blocks
Depictions of the ship with or without container
A free-fall lifeboat for a realistic replica
Separate lashing bridges for an authentic model
Filigree bridge superstructure including staircases
Detailed representation of the bridge
A display stand to display your finished model
Decals for the representation of six different ships of the Colombo Express class
Please note: This is a plastic model assembly kit. Paint and glue are required to complete this kit. These are not included but are available separately.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83)
Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.
Here at Hobbies we aim to dispatch all in stock items on the same working day, if ordered by 3:00pm. UK mainland orders will be delivered by either Royal Mail or DHL.
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UK Shipping
Charge Rate
Plans, Fretsaw Blades, Flags, Decals and Vinyl Lettering
£2.45
Orders Up To £100
£3.50
Orders Over £100 & Hobbies Catalogues (UK Only)
Free Delivery
Royal Mail TRACKED
£6.95
Maximum Postage (Wood Packs, Panels and Flammable Goods)
£7.95
Express Next Working Day & Nominated Delivery (Placed Before 2pm)
£8.95
Saturday Courier
£12.95
Please note: Orders to surcharge areas may incur an additional cost if a parcel is oversized, overweight or contains flammable goods. We will contact you before posting. Please see Postage for more information regarding surcharge areas.
We also deliver all over the world. For information regarding overseas orders please see Postage for further details.
Why Buy From Us?
So why buy from Hobbies?
Hobbies have built a reputation for providing first class goods and excellent service, with over 125 years of experience supplying model makers, machinists, craftsman & enthusiasts alike. We pride ourselves on our worldwide reputation for high quality customer service and we are always happy to provide help and support, from advice with choosing what product to buy to after sales support, such as guidance with the building process of a model kit. Our customer support and service is comprehensive, and we won’t disappear after you have made a purchase. Not convinced? Then just ask one of our many thousands of satisfied customers, both here in the UK and overseas.
We believe model making is not just a pastime, but also an experience to share with friends, siblings, children and grandchildren. Hobbies stock a diverse range of hobby kits and accessories, from Revell kits to dolls houses, model boat kits to balsa aircraft. Whatever your age or experience level, you’ll be able to find something to pique your interest at Hobbies.
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