Graupner,WP SATURN Hafenschlepper,2051

WP SATURN Hafenschlepper Graupner 2051 The SATURN harbour tug was built in 1908 at the Janssen & Schmiliksky dockyard in Hamburg. Later it was transferred to the Warno yard in arnemuende, where it underwent repeated refits. The power output of the steam engine was rated at only 140 BHP. After de-commissioning, the SATURN was placed on display in the Rostock Maritime Museum as a memorial ship. Our model includes many fascinating detail features, as we were aiming at giving the modeller the chance to build a model boat incorporating real technical interest. Just one example is the rudder control system, which in the full-size vessel is operated by wire cables. This function is implemented in scale form on the model, and is a fully practical working system. The model SATURN´s funnel also folds down in scale style. Other auxiliary working systems, such as operating towhook, lighting system, smoke generator, steam engine sound generator and steam whistle, can be included by the modeller at his own discretion. It is even possible to install a steam engine as power plant, although this again is left to the builder´s own ideas. Since the model calls for some degree of manual skill and diligence, it is not suitable for the beginner to modelling.

Quick-build plan, building instructions and RC installation instructions in German, English and French, vacuum-moulded and CNC-machined hull, bulwark, additional parts moulded in ABS including toplight, companionway, pressure ventilator and other small parts, die-stamped plywood parts for superstructure, boatstand, bulkheads and deck, injection-moulded plastic parts including funnel folding mechanism, sternpost and rudder, propeller and other items, shaft and stern tube, motor mount, coupling and other small parts, strip material, wire and rod, tubing, braided rudder cable, decal sheet.

Rudder
Proportional speed control, forward / reverse
Other working systems at the builders discretion

Length approx. 810 mm
Beam approx. 210 mm
Draught approx. 95 mm
All-up weight incl. RC components approx. 4.0 kg
Empty weight, excl. battery, approx. 1.7 kg
Scale approx. 1:20