Description
Steam Tug Waratah – HMV 1/250 Paper Model Kit | Museum Ship from Sydney Harbor
Scale – 1:250
Model Sheets – A4
Assembly Instruction Language – German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Pictures
📝 Product
Bring history to life with the HMV Steam Tug Waratah (1/250) Paper Model Kit, designed by Carsten Horn. This detailed card model recreates Australia’s oldest operational steam tug, Waratah, built in 1902 at the Cockatoo Island Dockyard in Sydney.
Despite its compact size, the Waratah offers remarkable detailing — from filigree masts and bridge interior to the precise deck layout and towing equipment. The high-quality printing captures the sunlit colors of Sydney Harbor, making the finished model look vivid and realistic.
Perfect for advanced modelers, this museum-quality ship model is both challenging and rewarding. The kit includes multilingual illustrated instructions (German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese), ensuring a smooth building experience.
The Waratah kit celebrates maritime heritage and lets you join the fleet of historic port tugs from Down Under — an essential addition for every ship modeling enthusiast.
⚙️ Key Features
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Scale: 1/250
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Designer: Carsten Horn
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Manufacturer: HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag
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Difficulty: Difficult
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Sheets: 2 × DIN A4
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Parts: 299 (246 without alternatives)
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Dimensions: 133 × 25 × 51 mm (L×W×H)
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Includes:
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Detailed bridge interior
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Realistic towing attachment
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Filigree masts and deck equipment
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Precise deck design
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Illustrated multilingual instructions
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Type: Papermodel (Card model)
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Historical ship: Built 1902, restored by the Sydney Heritage Fleet
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Museum Ship: Operates on Sydney Harbor
🌏 Summary
The Steam Tug Waratah 1/250 Card Model Kit from HMV is a finely detailed paper model of Australia’s historic museum tug. Featuring over 290 parts, bridge interior, and authentic deck detailing, it’s perfect for experienced modelers seeking a rewarding build and a slice of maritime history.Tug
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