Riverboats were jacks of all trades. They served as the lifeline for cotton and inland trade, towed barges and ferried railroad trains across the river. As passenger boats, they helped to shrink the vastness of America, and as showboats, they made that vastness a little less lonely. Artesania Latina has improved this popular plank-on-bulkhead kit for easier assembly. Molded wooden pieces are now included for the bow and stern sections, so you can shape them with accuracy. Pre-cut ribs and hardwood parts are included for hull, deck and super-structure construction. Fittings include brass decorations, ship's bell, steering wheel, handrails and chain. Windows, doors, chimney heads and paddle wheels are cast metal. Galvanized wire, brass cables and cotton rigging are all provided along with brass pin nails. Illustrated instruction book makes building easy. Intermediate level kit. Length 27' / Height 10' / Scale 1:80 Minimun age 14 years Difficulty. Who is it for Recommended for advanced modellers with some experience due to its overall complexity. Dimensions Upon completion of the model it has 660 mm long, 192 mm high and 130 mm wide. Educational value Know the steam navigation along the Mississippi River in the XIX and early XX century.