Kit Mississippi paddle steamer Robert E.Lee from the manufacturer Amati
History of the original:
A landmark of American river navigation
The steamboat Robert E. Lee was one of the most famous icons of American river navigation in the 19th century. It was built in the 19th century. Built in 1866 at a cost of over 200,000 dollars, it was named after the famous Confederate General Robert Edward Lee.
With the introduction of steam propulsion by Robert Fulton and Livingston, the Robert E. Lee and similar vessels transformed American rivers into true waterways.
Equipped with elegant paddle wheels, it dominated the waters of the Mississippi with its majestic presence. In its active days, it played a central role in facilitating trade and communication on the Mississippi and contributed to the rapid economic development of the regions it travelled. It could carry up to 5,741 bales of cotton. The Robert E. Lee carried passengers and goods between the cities of New Orleans and St. Louis.
The steamboat Robert E. Lee immortalised its reputation with one of the most epic races in the history of American waters. In 1870, the Robert E. Lee won a breathtaking race against the Natchez on the Mississippi River in a record time of 3 days, 18 hours and 14 minutes, earning victory and the admiration of all.
Experience the golden age of American river navigation with the model of the steamboat Robert E. Lee.
Description of the kit:
The kit contains a prefabricated hull made of solid wood. Lots of fittings and add-on parts, including turned wooden funnels, photo-etched brass railings and decorations as well as metal doors, windows and paddle wheels.
High quality woodwork for the wooden wall panelling and decks. This kit offers a complete and authentic building experience.
Who is the kit suitable for?
The model is suitable for modellers with some experience in ship modelling.
What else is needed?
Paints, adhesives and tools are required and can be found in our range.
What do the building instructions look like?
Like the construction kit, the instruction booklet has been completely revised and now consists of colourful, well-illustrated step-by-step instructions. Large plans supplement the instructions. An extra sheet contains the German translation of the individual building sections.
A large construction plan and parts lists are included.
Languages: German, English, Italian
The building instructions are not available for download.
Technical data:
Scale: 1:150
Length: 600mm
Width: 180mm (hull)
Height: 300mm
