Build an impressive large-scale replica of the Hollandia, a Dutch container ship built at the famous Gdańsk Shipyard in Poland, with this highly detailed 1:200 scale card model kit from GPM.
Launched in 1977, Hollandia belonged to the B463 series of container ships constructed for the Dutch shipping market and represented an important milestone in Polish commercial shipbuilding.
Designed by Roman Cholewiak, this GPM edition recreates the distinctive appearance of the large container vessel, including her hull, extensive cargo deck, colourful container loads, superstructure and detailed deck equipment.
At approximately 101 cm (39.8") long when completed, Hollandia makes an impressive and unusual display model – an excellent choice for modellers interested in merchant vessels and commercial maritime history.
This is a traditional card/paper model kit. The professionally printed components must be carefully cut from the sheets, shaped and assembled using suitable modelling tools and adhesive.
✔ Genuine GPM card model kit
✔ GPM No. 432 / GPM-0432
✔ Scale: 1:200
✔ Model of the container ship Hollandia
✔ Dutch commercial shipping subject
✔ Built at Gdańsk Shipyard, Poland
✔ Original vessel launched in 1977
✔ B463-type container ship
✔ Designed by Roman Cholewiak
✔ Based on Plany Modelarskie No. 88
✔ Large A3 format
✔ Approximately 101 cm / 39.8" long when completed
✔ Highly detailed hull and superstructure
✔ Extensive cargo deck
✔ Colourful container loads reproduced in card
✔ Detailed bridge and accommodation block
✔ Deck machinery and equipment reproduced in scale
✔ Professionally printed card components
✔ Unusual civilian / merchant ship modelling subject
✔ Advanced modelling project
✔ Recommended for intermediate and experienced card model builders
✔ Detailed assembly diagrams included
Manufacturer: GPM
Catalogue Number: 432 / GPM-0432
Edition: 2015/13
Model: Hollandia
Type: Container Ship
Ship Type: B463
Country / Operator: Netherlands
Built: Gdańsk Shipyard, Poland
Launched: 1977
Scale: 1:200
Designer: Roman Cholewiak
Model Type: Card / Paper Model Kit
Sheet Format: A3
Difficulty: Advanced
Instruction Language: Polish with detailed assembly diagrams
Length: 1010 mm / 39.8"
Width: 150 mm / 5.9"
Height: 260 mm / 10.2"
The finished model is over one metre long, making Hollandia a substantial display piece.
Hollandia was a large container ship built at the Gdańsk Shipyard in Poland and launched in 1977.
She belonged to the B463 series, an important group of container vessels constructed in Poland for foreign customers during the 1970s.
Hollandia measured approximately 204 metres in length with a beam of 30.8 metres and a draught of around 10 metres.
Her propulsion machinery developed approximately 29,000 hp, giving the vessel a maximum speed of around 22 knots and an operating range of approximately 14,500 nautical miles.
Despite her considerable size, Hollandia normally operated with a crew of only around 37 people.
Hollandia was designed during a period when containerisation was rapidly transforming international cargo transport.
According to the technical information provided by GPM, the vessel could carry approximately:
120 × 40-foot containers
and
920 × 20-foot containers
This huge container capacity is one of the defining visual characteristics of the vessel and makes Hollandia particularly interesting as a scale model.
Hollandia is also an interesting piece of Polish shipbuilding history.
She was constructed at Stocznia Gdańska (Gdańsk Shipyard) as part of the B463 series.
Ships associated with the series included Hollandia, Caraibe, Caribia Express, Cordillera, Astronomer Express and Adviser.
One particularly interesting member of the family was Astronomer, which was later converted for service with Britain's Royal Navy.
GPM 432 provides a highly detailed 1:200 scale representation of Hollandia.
The model was designed by Roman Cholewiak and developed using Plany Modelarskie No. 88 as source material.
Unlike the battleships, cruisers and aircraft carriers that dominate large-scale card ship modelling, Hollandia provides the opportunity to construct an impressive modern merchant vessel.
The model reproduces the ship's long hull, large cargo deck, bridge and accommodation superstructure, funnel, masts, deck machinery and extensive container cargo.
An especially attractive feature of the finished model is the large number of colourful containers carried on deck, creating a completely different appearance from a traditional naval model.
At approximately 101 cm long, the completed Hollandia has considerable display presence.
The model is classified by GPM as advanced, while another specialist source recommends it for intermediate and experienced modellers.
Card modelling requires the individual printed components to be carefully cut from the sheets, shaped, folded and glued together.
Detailed assembly instructions and construction diagrams are supplied with the model.
Instruction language: Polish
The instructions are supplemented by extensive graphical assembly diagrams to assist with identifying and positioning the individual components.
This listing is for the:
PRINTED GPM 432 HOLLANDIA CARD MODEL KIT ONLY
❌ Laser-cut frame / skeleton set
❌ Laser-cut detail set
❌ Optional upgrade accessories
❌ Glue
❌ Paints
❌ Modelling tools
Laser-cut frames and additional detail parts are available separately and are NOT included in this listing. Sets combining the publication with laser-cut parts also exist, so this distinction is important.
Any photographs showing a completed model are for reference and illustrate what can be achieved after assembly.
The kit consists of professionally printed card sheets. Individual components must be cut out, shaped and assembled by the modeller.
✔ 1 × GPM 432 Hollandia Container Ship Card Model Kit – Scale 1:200
✔ Original professionally printed model sheets
✔ Assembly instructions and construction diagrams
This listing contains the printed card model ONLY. Laser-cut parts and other optional accessories are NOT included.
New and unused.
The model will be carefully packed for shipping to help protect the large A3 printed sheets during transit.
Brand: GPM | Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit | Type: Model Kit | Scale: 1:200 | Material: Paper/Card | Subject: Hollandia | Vehicle Type: Container Ship | Theme: Maritime / Merchant Shipping | Country/Organization: Netherlands | Country of Origin: Poland | Skill Level: Advanced | Item Length: 101 cm | Item Width: 15 cm | Item Height: 26 cm