{"product_id":"mississippi-1870-paddle-steamer-wooden-model-kit-premium-54-cm","title":"Mississippi 1870 Paddle Steamer Wooden Model Kit – Premium 54 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #3a3228; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 720px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.08em; font-style: italic; text-align: center; color: #5a4a3a; margin: 0 0 1.8em 0; padding: 0 1em; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe grandest vessel of the American river frontier — the Mississippi paddle steamer at 1:100 scale, with three open decks, twin smokestacks, and the iconic sternwheel that drove these floating palaces upriver against the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c5; margin: 0 0 1.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1.4em 0;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1:100 scale kit\u003c\/strong\u003e builds the \u003cem\u003eMississippi\u003c\/em\u003e paddle steamer to a finished size of \u003cstrong\u003e54 cm L × 11.5 cm W × 26 cm H\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike traditional sailing ship models, the Mississippi is an architectural build — the three-deck superstructure with its ornate railings, pilothouse, cargo booms, twin black smokestacks, and paddle wheel create a model of extraordinary structural complexity. The hull and superstructure use \u003cstrong\u003ebasswood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003echerry wood\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout, with laser-cut parts for the railings and deck fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #3a5a3a; background: #f0f7f0; border-left: 4px solid #6aaa6a; padding: 0.8em 1.2em; margin: 0 0 0.8em 0;\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a model kit — assembly, painting, and detailing required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tools, adhesives, and paints are not included and must be sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #5a4a3a; background: #fdf6ec; border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c; padding: 0.8em 1.2em; margin: 0;\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level: Advanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e The multi-deck superstructure and fine railing work require patience and experience. Please review the instruction manual before beginning assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ocean Relic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47709767893076,"sku":"ORS-KIT-MISSISSIPPI-54","price":448.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9545\/7876\/files\/mississippi-1870-paddle-steamer-wooden-model-kit-premium-54-cm-ocean-relic-studio-5836290.png?v=1789894931","url":"https:\/\/oceanrelicstudio.com\/products\/mississippi-1870-paddle-steamer-wooden-model-kit-premium-54-cm","provider":"Ocean Relic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}