Billing Boats 1/33 Scale Hjejlen Model Kit

Billing Boats 1/33 Scale Hjejlen Model Kit HISTORY: King Frederik the Seventh sailed on the maiden voyage of the steamship Hjejlen from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget ( Sky Mountain) in Denmark on the 24th of June 1861. She was built by Baumgartner and Wain, which later became Burmeister & Wain. This company had earlier built two steamers, and Hjejlen was, in her time, a technical marvel. The originally installed machinery is that in use today. Hjejlen can attain a speed of 8 knots an hour". At one time, she bore a tall mast after the fashion of the day, and this was the only decoration to relieve her otherwise smooth lines - the wheelhouse and roof are of a much more recent date. Later, the mast was replaced by a funnel. Following this period, several changes occurred. A sun sail was used, but later changed to a permanent roof. It is after the altered plans that the model was made, so that it is indeed a copy of the » Hjejlen », which sails on the lakes around Silkeborg today.   SPECIFICATIONS:  Scale 1:33 Length 85cm Beam 17cm Height: 19cm Difficulty: Expert   FEATURES: Plank on frame construction Laser-cut plywood keel and frame components Wooden superstructure and decks Hull and deck fittings in wood, brass, and/ or plastic Rigging cord in various sizes Full-size plan sheets and an instruction manual with English text included   This kit is designed for Static display use, but with some modelling skill, it can be converted to R/C operation. Please note: this kit requires paints and glue to be completed. Not included. Available separately.   OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Model Makers Glue Pack Contains: Deluxe Materials Speed Bond 112g Deluxe Materials Roket Max Thick Cyano (Super glue) Hobbies Planking Tool Set Contains: Plank Bending Tool with Blade. 2 x 50mm Nylon Grip Clamps. 2 x 75mm Nylon Grip Clamps. Pen Grip Pin Pusher. Brass Pins for Pin Pusher (Pack of 100). Paints: The actual colours suggested in the instruction ma