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Melanie
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Melanie 11 is a model of one of a type of ship known as a TRAMP, or more correctly a Three Island type. Built in vast numbers at the beginning of the 1900's, this class of ship is still in service today.
The engines were installed in the centre section, along with most of the accommodation. This was to assist with the stability of the vessel. When first built, most of the type had an open bridge on an exposed platform. This was later modified to the raised enclosed type shown on the model which came in to service during the 1920's.
Many were lost in both wars since they made up the bulk of the convoys. During W.W.11 large numbers of obsolete weapons were pressed into use to defensively arm merchant ships. The main purpose of the gun aft was to open fire on a U boat and force them to dive??, while the ship made its escape, virtually useless! This made the ships justifiable targets for the U boats and was thought to be one of the contributory factors that brought about the "unrestricted sinking" style of warfare.
Details of the kit Scale 1/96 Length 914mm Beam 127mm Sailing weight 4.2kgs
Plated glass fibre hull with loading doors and porthole detail moulded into the hull. Decks and superstuctures are of 1mm LASER CUT plastic, DECKS are from 1.5mm laser plastic, details from.5mm laser plastic to give lots of strength for this small but heavy model, with lots of carrying power. Deck planking is in Laser engraved veneer as are the hold covers boards with locking details. Our prototype is fitted with sound and smoke generators and brings the model to life, ( NOT INCLUDED) for this attractive yet ugly little model.
Plenty of cast metal fittings. Vacforms for the boats, funnel and all hold covers are included. The supertructure is of 1mm Laser cut plastic i 1mm & ,5mm the Deck are Laser cut in 1.5mm HIPS plastic. A FULL SIZE PLAN is the basis for the instructions along with a comprehensive instruction book.

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