1/400 H315-169 Revell Hawaiian Pilot C3 Freighter - 'S' Kit
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
Original hardbox issue from 1955. When you see this beautiful artwork, it easy to understand why the Revell "S" kits are considered the high-point of model kit box art and are so valued today. The kit features a one piece hull, all deck fittings, detailed superstructure, all masts, kingposts and booms, cargo hatch covers, lifeboats & davits and much more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. I believe that the Matson Line Hawaiian Pilot originally started life as the Navy USS Burleigh C-3 Transport. After the was she became the Oceanic lines SS Sonoma (#2). On July 14, 1953, Hawaiian Pilot collided with SS Jacob Luckenbach (another C-3 freighter, ex-Sea Robin), off San Francisco. Luckenbach sank in 30 minutes; the crew was safely transferred to Hawaiian Pilot and there was no loss of life.
$159.00