GRAUPNER - Alexander Von Humboldt

Description
Ready-made model (ARTR)
GRP hull
Superstructure assembled from laser-cut ABS and wooden parts
Metal or plastic detail fittings and small parts
Finely detailed superstructure, railings and details
Completely factory-assembled rig
The model is supplied with all sails set (under full sail)
Green sails, as on the full-size vessel
Hull, superstructure and ships boat spray-finished in semi-matt paints
Decals already applied
The model is factory-fitted with a SPEED 600 class electric motor
Relatively simple installation of the RC components in the model
Set contents: model, boatstand, small items

Info
ARTR (Almost Ready To Run)
Scale model of the barque Alexander von Humboldt operated by the German charity Sail Training of Bremerhaven (www.gruene-segel.de).
The model was developed according to original drawings in collaboration with the DSST.
The ?Alex? was converted from a former light ship of 1906.At that time light ships were built with seaworthy sailing ship hulls. The central mast took the form of a lantern mast. More information on this subject can be found on the Internet.
To increase the vessel that separate ballast weight is added to the hull.
Sailing the model in wind strengths above 1 Beaufort is not recommended!
Since the model is not fitted with a variable rig, it should be operated as a powered boat with sails.
The ?Alex? has become an extremely familiar sight through its appearance in television advertisements for a world-renowned brand of beer. The hull was painted green in recognition of the sailing ships of the Rickmers shipping company.
Top-quality model with superb detailing.

RC functions
Rudder
Proportional speed control, forward / reverse

Specification
Overall length approx. 1350 mm
Hull length approx. 1170 mm
Beam approx. 190 mm
Overall height approx. 870 mm
All-up weight approx. 9 kg
Scale approx. 1 : 45