Description
High-Speed Cruiser Project by I. A. Gavrilov 1904 – Card Model Kit 1:200 | Orel Publishing No.180
Scale – 1:200
Model Sheets – A4
Assembly Instruction Language – English, Polish, Russian, German
Product
This detailed card model kit represents the high-speed cruiser project designed by Russian naval engineer I. A. Gavrilov in 1904. Conceived during a pivotal period of naval development, the project aimed to combine the speed of the fastest destroyers with the range and functionality of a reconnaissance cruiser.
The design was reviewed by the Naval Technical Committee of Russia in 1904 and later published in the renowned naval journal Morskoy Zbornik (1905–1906). With a planned displacement of 4,500 tons, the cruiser reflects early 20th-century naval thinking, including the use of 3-inch artillery for mine defense and Maxim machine guns for close-range protection.
Published by Orel, this 1:200 scale paper model consists of 22 A4 sheets, offering an engaging and historically accurate build for experienced modelers and naval history enthusiasts.
Key Features
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Authentic card model of I. A. Gavrilov’s 1904 high-speed cruiser project
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Scale: 1:200
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Publisher: Orel Publishing
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Series: Navy
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Country: Russia
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Historical reference: Morskoy Zbornik (1905–1906)
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Volume: 22 × A4 sheets
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Detailed representation of early 20th-century Russian naval engineering
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Ideal for collectors, historians, and advanced paper model builders
Summary
The High-Speed Cruiser Project by I. A. Gavrilov is a historically significant 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing. Combining naval innovation, speed-focused design, and early cruiser concepts, it is a unique addition to any serious paper model or maritime history collection.
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