¹⁄700

It looks to be a busy old time for Revell of Germany as they have announced that they releasing their 1/700 Colombo Express.

This kitset is expected top comprise of 226 parts and when completed measure over 479mm in length.

The full details of the set are outlined below:

Colombo Express
Manufacturer: Revell of Germany
Scale: 1/700
Regular Price: To be advised
Release date: September 2009
Item code: 05241

Kit features:

• Two-piece hull;
  
• 23 finely engraved container blocks;
  
• Separate gangways;
  
• Free-fall lifeboat aft;
  
• Filigree bridge superstructures with steps;
  
• The command bridge;
  
• The masts and the radar equipment;
  
• The bitts and windlasses are integrally cast to scale;
  
• Rudder and propeller are movable;
  
• Optional decals for "Colombo Express" and five other ships of the same class.
  

Check out the released image of the kitset.

Details as to availability and price are yet to be confirmed.

We will of course update you with more precise detail as it comes to hand.

Ships History
The "Colombo Express" was launched on the 11th of April 2005 after only five months in construction as the largest Container Motor Ship (CMS) in the world. The vessel, which operates for Hapag-Lloyd under the German flag, is still considered huge. With a length of 335.47 m, a beam of 42.94 m and a height of 60.50 m, she is a big as 3 football pitches. With a dead weight tonnage of 103,800 she has parking space for 8,749 20-ft standard containers. The marine diesel engine generates 68,640 kW (93,324 hp) giving the ship a top speed of 25 knots. With a crew of 23, the ship operates a service every two months from the home port of Hamburg. The "Colombo Express" class generation includes seven sister ships.