AHTS Granit
The original
The "Granit" is an anchor handling vessel used in offshore and supply operations, based on the very common UT 704 design. Currently operated by Lotos Petrobaltic (the same company that discovered the wreck of the lost German aircraft carrier "Graf Zeppelin" in 2006), the vessel was built in Poland in 1980. The ship operates largely in the Baltic Sea.
Technical details
length 64m
beam 14m
draught 4.4m
tonnage 1313 tons
Information on the original:
Article on the Graf Zeppelin (in English)
A free plan for the ship is available here:
The model
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, the rudders and the bow thruster fully functional. As the model is rather small, the model can only be used in very quiet water conditions. Additionally, the radar and lights can be set up to work, and the crane can be made to work by a skilled modeller, too. However, this model is not set up to be ready to run, it requires refinement and is only suitable for skilled model builders.
Size of the model
scale 1:200
length 32 cm
width 7,2 cm
See the AHTS Granit gallery for more pictures.
The assembly manual and drawings are available for download in the download section. Similarly, the basic hull (without holes, decks, and fittings) can be downloaded there.
The Kit
The kit is available through Shapeways:
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•Only the printed parts, directly from Shapeways
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•The total model consists of four sets of printed parts: Hull, Superstructure, Details 1 of 2, Details 2 of 2. The kit also includes the parts to build a static model including the shafts and props.
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•The assembly manual and drawings are available in the download section.
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•In case of problems or questions, don‘t hesitate to contact me: info@microboathobby.com
