S.S. Cordene 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. Our ship is modelled as one of the ones that survived the war and was used in civilian life 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 printed Laser engraved veneer that as are the hold covers boards with locking details. Plenty of cast metal fittings. Vacforms for the boats, funnel and all hold covers are included. The superstructure is of 1mm & .5mm Laser cut plastic, decks are 1.5mm HIPS plastic. A FULL SIZE PLAN is the basis for the instructions along with a comprehensive instruction book.