Hohentwiel Ship Model – GN

Description

About the Hohentwiel

The Hohentwiel paddle steamer was launched on 11 January 1913, as the seventh steamboat of the Königlich Württembergischen Staatsbahnen line. She was named after the Hohentwiel volcano, in Southern Germany. She mainly sailed along Europe’s third largest inland lake, Lake Constance, from her home port Friedrichshafen. Throughout the years, she became one of the most prominent ships, with her radiant white awnings, reflective mahogany, polished brass and teak fittings.

Today, she continues to sail along this route, and is known to be one of Europe’s most well restored steamship. On board, she retains all her original details and is a symbolism of traditional craftsmanship.

Making of the Hohentwiel Ship Model

The construction process begins with extensive research and planning, to ensure that the ship model is replicated as accurately as possible. The ship model is then scratch-built by master craftsmen, using her original plan and photographs.

The making of this model requires hundreds of hours of work before completion 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, in order to create the structure of the ship model. The plank-on-frame technique is then employed to follow the unique curve of each ships hull. In order to create a smooth finish, the model ship is sanded and varnished, before the painting begins. An undercoat layer is added, to create a smooth and even surface. The paint is then selected and matched to the colour of the original ship. The details on this ship have been replicated using polished brass and metal finishes. Each of these processes are executed in sync with the customer’s customisation requirement or matched perfectly with the ship’s original layout. The ship model is then packaged carefully, to ensure that ensure for a smooth and safe transit to our clients.

The Hohentwiel model ship has been constructed in great detail and is mounted on a solid wooden base with brass name plate. This traditional model steam ship would make a stunning addition to any space.

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. With more than twenty years of experience, our manufacturers are specialised in the production of luxury hand-crafted model boat and ships. What originally began as an artisanal 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.