{"product_id":"revell-great-eastern-75-years-plastic-modelling-05608-3d-puzzle","title":"Revell Great Eastern 75 Years Plastic Modelling Model Kit 05608","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Eastern: A giant of industrial history returns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was far ahead of her time and is considered one of the most fascinating ships ever built. With this kit of the \"Great Eastern\" you have a real piece of model building history in your hands. Made with the original tools from 1963, this model represents the beginnings of sophisticated plastic model making. As a strictly limited edition, this ocean giant comes in the classic 1960s packaging - an absolute highlight for collectors who are looking for the nostalgic charm and challenge of historical kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this vintage kit is in a class of its own\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical forms: Tooling from 1963 experience the model making technology of a bygone era. Authentic, raw and full of character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImposing dimensions: With a length of 56.7 cm in a scale of 1:388, the enormous size of the original is noticeable on the craft table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh collector value: The combination of limitation, historical significance and the true-to-original retro packaging design makes this set a rarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique technology: The model shows the Great Eastern's distinctive propulsion combination: huge side paddle wheels, propeller and six masts for sails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenging project: With 222 parts, this kit is a project for experienced model makers who enjoy bringing a classic to life using skilled craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction of the Great Eastern is a voyage of discovery into the era of steam engines. You reconstruct the riveted hull, install the powerful paddle wheel boxes and rig up the five chimneys and the six masts. This model is not just a ship, it is a technical monument to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the brilliant designer of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackground information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Great Eastern was launched in 1858, she was by far the largest ship in the world at 211 meters long - a record that stood for 40 years. She was so huge that she could hold 4,000 passengers and store enough coal to circumnavigate the world without refueling. She later achieved world fame as a cable layer who laid the first permanent transatlantic cable, thereby connecting Europe and America via telecommunications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic model kit (unassembled, historical molds from 1963)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated, multilingual building instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the Leviathan to life! Order the limited edition of the Great Eastern now and secure this milestone in shipping and model building history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:388\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge recommendation: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pieces: 222\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Revell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56485955109244,"sku":"05608\/SDJ","price":26.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/4457\/2460\/files\/05608-1.jpg?v=1773318284","url":"https:\/\/sdjsports.com\/products\/revell-great-eastern-75-years-plastic-modelling-05608-3d-puzzle","provider":"SDJ Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}