Freighter Bavaria 1966 Model 1:1250 CMKR 35

Price: NZ$53.64

Code: BH1118

Freighter Bavaria 1966 Model 1:1250 CMKR 35

Please note that the accessories shown with the ship described are not included in the cost, they are there to add interest and show some possibilities should you wish to set the ship into a diorama scene yourself or request us to do it for you.

This is a beautifully detailed model made by the highly regarded maker Carlo Marquardt has been long out of production. On May 14, 1966 the Bavaria with construction number 846 was handed over . On the evening of March 6, 1968, an explosion occurred in the hold southwest of the Borkumriff barrel. When approaching the mouth of the Ems, the burning ship ran aground on the Lauwersgrund and was released on March 13th after the fire had been extinguished. Since 1979 she has been managed by Hapag-Lloyd International SA, Panama until 1986

Model is in good used condition, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 134mm long or 5 1/4”

Should you require it we offer a complete renovation service, we can completely strip these models, restore masts etc and repaint to you specifications. We can also set into a diorama scene using other port accessories we have on offer please contact us if you require this service https://www.boathousecollectables.co.nz/contact/ .

If you choose to buy playworn models from us, we can restore them for you and set them in an attractive display format, whether it may be a bookcase, coffee table or a piece of your choosing. Then you can build and rebuild your personal port display as many times as you would like.