Fleischmann Clockwork Gunboat Germany, circa 1930s

In this 1930s craft Fleischmann employs an economy of space and an interesting color palate to design a boat with a crowded deck that creates the impression that it is packed with features. There are two crow's nests incorporated into fixed oversized gun turrets, three funnels, two additional guns, four ventilators, and small bridge with stairs. Colors include green turrets and red trimmed cream funnels. Hull is cream over grey with gold and blue piping. Clockwork mechanism concealed in hull.



 

Length: 18 inches

Dent to hull and wear, one foremast incomplete, a section of railing is loose, miscellaneous portholes and two lifeboats are missing.
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