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Vliestroom
Buoy-Laying Vessel
This unusual
and distinctive model is based on the full-size Vliestroom, currently
operating out of Hellevoetsluis, near Rotterdam.
Vliestroom and
her sister ships MV Nieuwe Diep and Schuitengat were built by Damen
Shipyards in 1987-90 for the Dutch Ministry of Transport and Waterways.
Powered by 2x Deutz diesel engines, the vessels feature twin Kort
nozzles, four-blade propellers, a 90 kW bow thruster and a 7.5 ton
buoy-handling crane. The folding main mast and cantilevering radar
masts together with the low draught flat-bottomed hull allow for
a very versatile craft, which can encounter low bridges and shallow
waters in and around Holland.
This unusual and distinctive
model is based on the full-sized Vliestroom, built in 1987, operating
out of Hellevoetsluis near Rotterdam. Link to The Hague MBC shows
photos and information on original ships including Vliestroom.
Model specifications:
Twin Screw
Scale 1:40
Length 960mm (37¾")
Beam:
220mm (8.5")
Displacement approx. 10 kg
Kit Contents: The kit
contains the usual high quality glassfibre hull, with full running
gear including brass propellers and nozzles. A bow thruster tube.
Deck and superstructure are cut using CNC equipment to ensure
accurate fit of parts; the very detailed wheelhouse interior includes
etched brass instrumentation. Also included are the cranes, a
resin-cast dinghy, a set of vacuum-formed buoys, a sheet of etched
brass components for the fine details, brass handrail stanchions,
cast metal fittings, all decals, wire, rod etc. to build the model
as illustrated (flag is not provided). The full-size plans and
step-by-step assembly drawings make this model an enjoyable and
relaxing project for model makers with average building skills.
(Paints, adhesives and tools to complete are not provided).
The large deck crane
which elevates and swivels will without a doubt be a challenge
for the more experienced model maker wishing to radio control
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SLIP117
$499.00
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