Mercator SS Britannic 1933 1:1250 M495

Price: NZ$79.29

Code: BH937

Mercator SS Britannic 1933 1:1250 M495

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 Mercator has been long out of production it is a vintage model. M.V. Britannic was an ocean liner of the White Star Line , the company’s third ship to bear the name. She was built by Harland & Wolff i n Belfast . She was launched on 6 August 1929. Like her running mate MV Georgic , Britannic was a motorship powered by diesel engines . She measured 26,943 gross tons and was 712 feet (217 m) long. At the time of her launch she was the largest British-built motor liner. These two would be the only White Star motorships. Britannic was a popular passenger liner, as she represented what was then the latest in interior Art Deco decor and furnishings, as well as the “Motor Cabin Ship” style, which featured squat smokestacks and a sleek profile. Model is in good used condition, derricks are complete, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 180mm long or 7”

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 while keeping your collection safe and on display in your home!