Emilka, Details (1:87, RC)

Parts in "Fine Detail Plastic" material to complete the model of the  Polish mooring tug "Emilka" in 1:87 scale:               

• Propeller    
• Forward box    
• Box on superstructure    
• Cockpit    
• Radar reflector    
• Air intake    
• Kort nozzle    
• 4 Cleats     
• 2 Position lights    
• 2 Vents    
• Anchor    
• Anchor winch    
• 3 Deck lights    
• 2 Hand rails  

To complete the model, three different sets of 3D prints are needed:               

• Hull             
• Superstructure    
• Details (this set)       

Size of the model:     
  length:     12.4 cm     
  width:      4.5 cm    
  scale:       1:87

The "Emilka" was the prototype of a series of small tug boats. Today, she is still in use in Gdansk Harbour, and she has several derived military sister ships that were built after this initial design, all with slight improvements (M-12, M-21, M-22 and M-35) and one civilian sister ship that is still in use ("Nogat", originally M-45, also sightly varying from the original design). One further vessel (M-36) saw its use in the Polish coast guard for a while. The model of the Navy tug M22 is available online, too. The vessel was set up to carry seven passengers or up to 2.5 tons of cargo. The derived versions later make no more use of the "cage" that the original boat was equipped with.   

Technical details of the original       
  length  10.7m       
  beam    3.8m       

The model is designed in 1:87 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 a single  shaft for propulsion in a movable kort nozzle. As the model is rather small, the model can only be used in  quiet water conditions.  Additional function such as the mast folding or lights can be added by a skilled modeller. 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/      

Furthermore, a free plan was published decades ago in a Polish magazin and is available online:
http://freeshipplans.com/free-model-ship-plans/tugboat-plans/emilka/   

Information on the original:    
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