Thetis / Najade, Hull (1:200, RC)

Parts in "Versatile Plastic" material to complete the model of the historic German gun boat "Thetis" in 1:200 scale as a static model:

• main hull

To complete the ship, four different sets of 3D prints are needed:

• Hull (this set)
• Superstructure

• Details 1 of 2 
• Details 2 of 2

If you prefer to build the Najade, which had a different superstructure, an adapted set of parts is avaiable, too. It can also be used to later switch to a different model.

• Superstructure Najade

A display stand is available, too:

• Display stand

Size of the model:
  length:      35 cm
  width:       4.1 cm

The five units of the Thetis class were originally designed in the early 1960ies as submarine hunters and went through different design stages; the most well-known unit is possibly the "Najade", which had a characteristic superstructure to accomodate an extended hospital section. All units were transferred in the early 1990ies to the Hellenic Navy of Greece, and were kept in service until early this century. 

Technical data of the original:
  length:        70.0 m
  width:          8.2 m

The Model is designed in 1:200 scale. It can be built as a model for static display or as a working RC boat. It is set up to enable radio control functions (RC), with the twin shaft propulsion and  the rudders fully functional. As the model is rather small, the model can only be used in calm water conditions. Additional functionality can be added by a skilled modeler, too. However, this model is not set up to be ready to run, it requires refinement and is only suitable for skilled model builders. An assembly manual, a set of drawings and further informations can be found on my website (download section): http://www.microboathobby.com/  

To complete the boat as an radio controlled model, further components are needed. It requires the advanced skills and experience to complete this. For the drive, the following parts are needed:

• one 4 / 5 gram servo for steering (e.g. https://www.banggood.com/de/4X-TowerPro-SG51R-5g-Plastic-Gear-Digital-Micro-Servo-For-RC-Airplane-p-1010677.html) or even smaller
• two motors N20 (DC Ø 12mm x 15mm) for main propulsion (e.g. by KKPMO)
• two shafts of 114mm length (recommended: Graupner 3369 or MB3080 by Modellbau Berthold)
• two propellers of no more than 16mm diameter (recommended: STEBA 7515 propellers)
• coupling hose (recommended: Robbe R 1386)
• RC system, batteries and controllers of your own choice, preferably a small system with a low weight, ideally with a small (200mAh) LiPo

More information on the original is available on e.g. the following ressources:

• Article on the ship:
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thetis-class_gunboat
• Commercially available plan to build a model (in German):
  http://www.harhaus.de/hmhh12412.PDF