Airfix Great Western Model Kit (A08252V) - 1:180

1/180 Great Western. Plastic model kit of a 19th century British wheel steamer. The Great Western, one of the most significant ships of the 19th century, was designed by famous British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and was his attempt to build a steamship capable of regularly crossing the Atlantic without relying on wind power. However, Brunel cleverly built sails into his design to stabilize the ship in rough seas and ensure the maximum efficiency of the two powerful steam-powered paddles. When the Great Western launched in 1837, it was not only the largest passenger ship in the world, but also packed with technologies and innovations that would continue to be used in shipbuilding for many years. 208 pieces, length built 400 mm / width 97 mm.