Revell 65228 DGzRS Verena 1/72 – Complete Rescue Boat Model Kit

Revell 65228 DGzRS Verena 1/72 is a unique plastic model kit depicting the German "Search & Rescue Daughter-Boat" type rescue craft named VERENA. This model has been recreated in the precise 1/72 scale, faithfully reflecting the proportions and details of the real vessel. The set is dedicated both to intermediate modelers and collectors interested in maritime themes.

Model characteristics:

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for dioramas and displaying alongside other models from the same period and segment.
• User country: Germany – the VERENA boat was used by the German sea rescue organization DGzRS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger).
• Period of use: Modern times – boats of this type have operated in the waters of the North Sea and Baltic Sea from the 1990s up to the present day.
• Material: High-quality plastic, ensuring ease of handling, model durability, and excellent replication of construction details.
• Finished model dimensions: length 124 mm, width 51 mm, height 75 mm.
• Set includes: 3 basic acrylic paints, a brush, modeling glue, and a detailed assembly instruction illustrated with clear diagrams.

Short historical description:

Daughter-Boat type rescue crafts are used for rapid response during search and rescue operations conducted by the DGzRS on the German coastline. They are equipped with modern navigation equipment, capable of operating in harsh weather conditions, and able to rescue survivors from very challenging waters. VERENA is an example of a twin-hull design with high capsize resistance and effective operational capabilities.

Product category:

• Plastic model kit
• Starter set with accessories

Product review and recommendation:

Revell 65228 DGzRS Verena 1/72 is an excellent choice for fans of maritime themes and ship modeling. We especially recommend this model for people with some experience in assembling plastic models (difficulty level 3/5) as well as for collectors of themed dioramas. With the included accessories, the product will also work great as a gift and as a starter set for modelers wanting to begin their journey with ship modeling.