Rhenania - RHE 189d - Kapitan V Ivanov - 1:1250 - Waterline model - Original packed

The Rhenania models have been around since the 1970s. Over the years, many great models of merchant ships, icebreakers, work ships, freighters and bulkers have been created. From an early age, the son also watched his dad building models and so it didn't take long until he was building his own models. The Rhenania Junior series was born.

First, a master model of a ship is created based on the general plan. This can be done either by hand or using 3D printing. The master model serves as a template and is then cast in silicone rubber. After the rubber has hardened, the master model is removed and the negative mold remains.

The negative mold is used as a mold to fill a hot metal alloy. The liquid metal fills all the fine angles of the shape, making all the details on the model visible later. After cooling, the cast model is removed from the mold and cleaned to prepare it for painting. The painting, painting and decal placement are all done by hand.