Revell – 1:700 Container Ship ‘Colombo Express’ (05152) Model Kit

1:700 scale Container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS Model Kit by Revell

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, measuring an impressive 479mm long and composed of a total of 226 highly 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.

What’s Included?

• Kit including detailed construction instructions and decal
• Two-piece hull with integrated bow thruster
• Movable ship propeller and rudder
• Textured deck that replicates the original details
• 23 detailed engraved container blocks
• Representations of the ship with or without containers
• A free-fall lifeboat for realistic reproduction
• Separate lashing bridges for an authentic model
• Filigree bridge structures including staircases
• Detailed representation of the command bridge
• A display stand to display your finished model
• Decals depicting six different Colombo Express class ships

Difficulty level – level 4

This model kit is a perfect project for advanced modelers who already have experience in gluing and painting models (Level 4). The finished model can be a wonderful addition to your collection or mark the starting point for a new passion. Building this kit is not only a fun pastime, but also a way to further develop your model building skills.

Special features

The model kit of the container ship COLOMBO EXPRESS impresses with its exceptional attention to detail and the multitude of authentic features. The innovative design with a two-part hull and movable elements such as the ship’s propeller and the rudder enables a realistic replica of the original. Special extras such as the free-fall lifeboat and the delicate bridge structures with staircases further emphasize the quality of this kit.

Background information

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 replicating 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 while creating a high-quality model that you can proudly display.

Understanding Scale

The scale of a model is its size as a proportion to the real-life item. For instance, a 1:18 scale model means that every 1 unit of measurement on the model equals 18 units on the real item. If you divide the real item's size by 18, you'd get the size of the 1:18 model. Please note that models can vary slightly in size, as not all real-life items, like cars or planes, have the same dimensions.

Model Cars:

• 1:12 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
• 1:18 scale: ~25 cm or 10 inches
• 1:24 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
• 1:43 scale: ~10 cm or 4 inches
• 1:64 scale: ~7 cm or 2.75 inches
• 1:76 scale: ~6 cm or 2.3 inches

Model Trucks:

• 1:12 scale: ~75 cm or 29.5 inches
• 1:18 scale: ~50 cm or 19.7 inches
• 1:24 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
• 1:43 scale: ~21 cm or 8.3 inches
• 1:64 scale: ~14 cm or 5.5 inches
• 1:76 scale: ~12 cm or 4.7 inches

Model Bikes:

• 1:6 scale: ~30 cm or 12 inches
• 1:10 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
• 1:12 scale: ~15 cm or 6 inches