Revell 1/232 SMS Seeadler - Sea Eagle - German WWI Commerce Raider, 5473

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Revell 1/232 SMS Seeadler - Sea Eagle - German WWI Commerce Raider, 5473 plastic model kit

1/232 5473 Revell SMS Seeadler - Sea Eagle - German WWI Commerce Raider

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair+

1991 reissue from the rare 1960 molds. This ship is a fascinating subject -the famous WWI sailing commerce raider of Count Felix Von Luckner. Well detailed for that time. Full hull model is molded in white and includes standing and running rigging thread & full rigging instructions. It has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The SMS Seeadler was a unique WWI raider in that it was not designed to elude the British blockade and break out to sea...it was designed to pass right through the blockade within full view of the British before attacking allied shipping around the world. No detail was overlooked in the Seeadler's preparation, right down to a Norwegian-speaking crew. The plan went perfectly - and the Seeadler passed inspection at the British Blockade. Her non-threatening appearance helped her in an active and colorful raiding career that nearly went around the world. I highly recommend reading any of several books that you can find about this ship. Von Luckner himself became quite a celebrity for his exciting exploits.

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