The 19th century witnessed a maritime marvel in the form of the Great Western, an ocean-going paddle steamer designed by the visionary engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Driven by his ambition to establish a reliable transatlantic steam crossing, Brunel embarked on a bold endeavour: crafting a ship independent of the whims of wind power.

While the core propulsion relied solely on steam, Brunel ingeniously incorporated sails into his design. This served a dual purpose: enhancing stability in turbulent seas and optimising the efficiency of the two powerful steam-powered paddles.

Upon its launch in 1837, the Great Western not only claimed the title of the world's largest passenger ship but also became a testament to groundbreaking innovation. Packed with cutting-edge technologies and pioneering design elements, the Great Western left an indelible mark on the landscape of naval architecture, influencing ship design for years to come.

Now, Airfix have carefully recreated this piece of maritime history in 1/180 scale, ready for you to build and display.

• Carefully recreated in 1/180 scale
• Paint layout sheet included
• Decal sheet included
• Genuine Airfix product

• 1x Airfix 1/180 Great Western Paddle Steamer Scaled Plastic Model Kit

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives