S.S. Elakoon kit

s/s Eläköön

Type: Pilot Master’s / Government Inspection Steamer (later State Yacht)

Builder: Bergsunds Mekaniska Verkstad, Stockholm, Sweden

Year Built: 1886

Principal Dimensions

Length overall (LOA): 44.9 m

Beam (moulded): 5.94 m

Draught (mean): 2.42 m

Displacement: approx. 230 tons

Machinery

Propulsion: Twin-screw, steam powered

Engines: Compound steam engines, total output ~670 IHP (2 × 335 IHP)

Boilers: Coal-fired

Service and Use

Built for the Finnish Pilotage Authority (Luotsilaitos).

Served as an inspection and official government steamer.

Frequently used for state and ceremonial duties, including transporting officials.

Played a notable role in November 1905 when it delivered the Russian Emperor’s “November Manifesto” to Helsinki.

After Finnish independence in 1917, continued service as a State Yacht for the President of Finland.

In the 1950s, propulsion machinery was removed; later used as a floating accommodation vessel for hydrographic expeditions.

Officially decommissioned in 1963.

Following kit includes 186 3D printed parts. The model is made in a scale of 1/50 and has the following dimensions (rounded). 

- Length - 1000mm
- Width - 180mm
- Height - 450mm

This is not a beginner print! This model intended for the experienced model builder.

The model is optimized for RC equipment and LED lights smoke imitator installation. Along with the assembly instructions, the kit includes a list of components that the customer needs to purchase independently.

Shipping costs are included in the price of the product. Read more in our Shipping Policy.

Elakoon. Documentation