This is a beautiful model of a typical American steamboat, Mississippi, that operated from the 1870s to 1920. The shallow draft of these fine boats allowed them to navigate all but the smallest of the main rivers. A plank on frame construction, the kit contains:- Building plans with general details, English instructions, lost wax brass castings, walnut or lime planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, laser etched details, rigging cord and silk flags. All sheet ply sections are laser cut for accuracy. This kit can also be motorised. Art. 734 Scale 1:50 Length 1050 mm