Hello Friends,
I have always been a fan of HMV Models HMV - Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag | Facebook I find the quality of the paper, printing and associated lasercuts to be top notch.
The Reefer SLOMAN ALSTERTOR Deutsche Handelsmarine is one of their latest offerings. The model itself has quite a contentious history. First designed by Dr. Henning Budelmann of Passat-Verlag Passat-Verlag - Khlschiff PEKARI as the PEKARI (one of several vessels of this class produced by Howalt Deutsch Werft).
While the model was exceptionally well received (indeed all of Passat Verlags models are somewhat collectors items as they do one issue of 500 serialized kits for each model) but had the reputation of being very difficult to build due to the unique hull.
Together, Dr. Budelmann and Mr. Peter Brandt (Of Wilehelmshaven, Jade Mowe and HMV fame) slightly redesigned the model and released it in its current state.
The SLOMAN ALTERTOR and her sister the SLOMAN ALSTERPARK were the last two vessels of this type produced and were the end product of nearly 100 years of specialization. Shortly after the start of their careers, Containerization became the industry standard.
During the course of my research, I found an interesting account by a crew member who served on her during her 1969/70 world cruise. I intend to show the SLOMAN ALSTERTOR transiting the Panama Canal.
Kind Regards,
Cris
I have always been a fan of HMV Models HMV - Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag | Facebook I find the quality of the paper, printing and associated lasercuts to be top notch.
The Reefer SLOMAN ALSTERTOR Deutsche Handelsmarine is one of their latest offerings. The model itself has quite a contentious history. First designed by Dr. Henning Budelmann of Passat-Verlag Passat-Verlag - Khlschiff PEKARI as the PEKARI (one of several vessels of this class produced by Howalt Deutsch Werft).
While the model was exceptionally well received (indeed all of Passat Verlags models are somewhat collectors items as they do one issue of 500 serialized kits for each model) but had the reputation of being very difficult to build due to the unique hull.
Together, Dr. Budelmann and Mr. Peter Brandt (Of Wilehelmshaven, Jade Mowe and HMV fame) slightly redesigned the model and released it in its current state.
The SLOMAN ALTERTOR and her sister the SLOMAN ALSTERPARK were the last two vessels of this type produced and were the end product of nearly 100 years of specialization. Shortly after the start of their careers, Containerization became the industry standard.
During the course of my research, I found an interesting account by a crew member who served on her during her 1969/70 world cruise. I intend to show the SLOMAN ALSTERTOR transiting the Panama Canal.
Kind Regards,
Cris