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Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 07:27 AM UTC
If you recall our earlier news story from July of this year when Revell of Germany announced that they were releasing their 1/700 Colombo Express.

We understand that the kitset is now available.

The full details of the set are outlined below:

Colombo Express
Manufacturer: Revell of Germany
Scale: 1/700
Regular Price: 8,600 yen
Release date: Available now
Item code: 05241

As reported earlier the kitset 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 these released images of the kitset.

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

Images courtesy of Revell of Germany via hobby search.

Please note that these prices are approximate and indicative only as supplied by the Vendor.

The final precise retail price of any item to a purchaser can be uncertain at any time due to various variables.

Therefore we recommend that the final precise retail price should be verified with the Vendor.

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Thanks Sean. This would also be a great kit to scratch build a modern US Navy hospital ship from.
NOV 15, 2009 - 10:31 AM
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