Billing Boats Hjejlen Steamship Model Boat Kit BB403
King Frederik the Seventh sailed on the maiden vovage of the steamship Hjejlen from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget ( Sky Mountain) in Denmark on the 24th of June 1861. She was built by Baumgartner and Wain which later became Burmeister & Wain. This company had earlier built two steamers, and Hjejlen was, in her time, a technical marvel. The originally installed machinery is that in use today. Hjejlen can attain a speed of 8 knots an hour". At one time she bore a tall mast after the fashion of the day and this was the only decoration to relieve her otherwise smooth - lines - the wheelhouse and roof are of a much more recent date. Later mast was replaced by funnel. After this time several changes took place. A sun-sail was used but later changed to a permanent roof and it is after the altered plans that the model is made, so that it is true is a copy of the » Hjejlen », which sails on the lakes around Silkeborg today.
Scale 1:33
Length 85cm
Beam 17cm
Height: 19cm
The Billing Boats kit of the Hjejlen features: plank on frame construction, laser cut plywood keel and frame components, wooden superstructure and decks, hull and deck fittings in wood, brass and/or plastic, rigging cord in various sizes. Includes Full size plan sheets and an instruction manual with English Text.
Billing Boats Level: Expert
This kit is designed for Static display use but with some modelling skill it can be converted to R/C operation.
Expert Range: The well-trained model builder will find many challenges - and many hours of intensive occupation - with these large and impressive models. These sets require lots of dexterity and a perfect technique. And you'll be on your own with a lot of the details in the models.
Billing Boat Paint Colours recommended for this model:
BCA001 White
BCA004 Orange
BCA005 Tan
BCA006 Hull Red
BCA011 Black
BCA013 Trainer yellow
BCA015 Silver
BCA016 Gold
BCA017 Clear Poly
BCA018 Mediterranean Blue
BCA020 Satin Brown
BCA030 Dark Admiralty Grey
BCA033 Mid Green
BCA035 Signal Red
BCA036 Mahogany
