Hapag Lloyd Colombo Express GN

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About the Hapag Lloyd Colombo Express

Launched in 2005, the Colombo Express is one of the largest container ships in the world at the Bme of her construction. She is one of eight Colombo Express container vessels and was constructed in South Korea by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Owned by the Hapag Lloyd Container Line, the Colombo Express is named after Sri Lanka’s largest commercial and capital city. The Colombo Express holds up to 8,749 twenty-foot equivalent units, as well as 730 units with refrigeration. She can reach a maximum speed of 25 knots. The Colombo Express’s main route of transport is from Europe to Southeast Asia.

About the Hapag Lloyd Colombo Express model ship

The Colombo Express model ship has been scratch-built by the master craftsmen, using her original plan and photographs. The model has been built as accurately as possible, with miniature containers to replicate those on the vessel.

This model requires hundreds of hours of work before completed and undergoes a stringent quality control process before leaving the workshop. The team of master craftsmen make use of their skills and expertise to build the hulls and bridges exclusively out of hand-picked hardwoods. Also used for building real-life ships, the construction method used is known as the plank-on-frame technique, and takes years to master. In order to create a smooth finish, the model ship is sanded and varnished, before the painting begins. The details on this ship have been replicated using polished brass and metal finishes. The Colombo Express model ship would make an exquisite addition to any space. The model is mounted on a solid wooden base and includes a brass plate.

This model is not a kit and is ready for display.

About the manufacturer

At Premier Ship Models, we are committed to building quality partnerships. That is why we have chosen to partner with quality suppliers. With more than twenty years of experience, our manufacturers are specialised in the manufacturer of luxury hand-crafted model boat and ships. What originally began as an arsenal family workshop, now produces an extensive range of highly sought-after collectibles; Including classic speedboat models, historic tall-ship models, cruise ship models, moderns yacht models and battleship models. These ship models are carefully hand crafted and made from the highest quality hardwoods, sourced from local exotic wood resources.