The African Queen is a classic riverboat made famous by its appearance in early 20th-century settings and popular culture. Representing a small steam-powered launch, this type of vessel was commonly used on rivers and inland waterways for transport, supply, and exploration.
With its compact design, exposed machinery, and distinctive cabin structure, the African Queen style riverboat is instantly recognizable and well suited for historical scenes, adventure settings, and cinematic recreations.
This type of boat reflects the rugged and practical vessels used in remote regions, where shallow drafts and maneuverability were essential for navigating rivers and challenging environments.
This high-quality miniature model kit recreates the unique appearance of the African Queen riverboat and is perfect for collectors, model builders, and enthusiasts creating dioramas, historical scenes, or display pieces.
• Model: African Queen
• Type: Riverboat / Steam Launch
• Era: Early 20th Century
• Condition: New
• Assembly: Model kit – assembly required
• Finish: Unpainted
• Material: PLA Plastic
• Made in: United States
This model is available in multiple scales to fit different modeling and display needs:
• 1:144 (12mm scale)
• 1:100 (15mm scale)
• 1:87 (HO scale)
• 1:76 (OO scale)
• 1:72 (20mm scale)
• 1:64 (Diecast scale)
• 1:56 (28mm scale)
Please select your preferred scale from the dropdown menu when ordering.
All versions are scaled proportionally from the same 3D model.
• Historical and adventure dioramas
• River and jungle scenes
• Model railroads and scenery
• Display and collector pieces
• This product is a model kit with components meant for assembly and gluing, requiring some cuts to remove sprues and support plastic on the plastic parts. This kit is accompanied by a complementary assembly video on YouTube.
• This model kit is suitable for use in miniature wargaming, scale model railroads, miniature scenes or dioramas, as well as for model display purposes.
• Proudly made and shipped from a small family business based in Washington State, United States.
• Orders of $100 or more automatically receive FREE shipping at checkout within the United States.
For assembly instructions, search on YouTube for:
"Miniature Tanks Company African Queen"