Description
Wooden Scale model of a Dutch ocean-going tug.
Scale 1:75; 19.69″H 35.43″L 7.87″W
Smit Rotterdam was built in 1975 for Smit International BV in Holland, and was at the time of its completion the largest and most powerful tugboat in the world – with a tonnage of 2,273 tons, a length of 75 m, a 22,000 HP engine and a top speed of 16.5 knots. The ship is built with bulb stern and stern nozzle; inboard equipment includes the most modern gear for navigation, steering and radio communication.
Kit includes laser cut wooden hull and wooden strips, stern tube with shaft, rudder, kort nozzle, fittings set, plan and manual. Scale model of a Dutch ocean-going tug. 1:75 scale Wooden hull 19.69″H 35.43″L 7.87″W
Captain Frank Gumprecht –
I built both zwart zee and Smit Rotterdam by Billings both planks on frame and brass fittings