Vliestroom Boeien legger - MS-16

Twin Screw
Model Scale 1:40
Length 960mm (37¾")
Beam 220mm (8.5")
Displacement approx. 10 kg

Vliestroom and her sister ships MV Nieuwe Diep and Schuitengat were built by Damen Shipyards in 1987-90 for the Dutch Ministry of Transport and Waterways. The folding main mast and cantilevering radar masts together with the low draught flat-bottomed hull allow for a very versatile craft, which can encounter low bridges and shallow waters in and around Holland. This unusual and distinctive model is based on Vliestroom, built in 1987, operating out of Hellevoetsluis.

Kit Contents: The kit contains the usual high quality glassfibre hull, with full running gear including brass propellers and nozzles. A bow thruster tube. Deck and superstructure are machined using CNC equipment to ensure accurate fit of parts; the very detailed wheelhouse interior includes etched brass instrumentation. Also included are the cranes, resin-cast dinghy, vacuum-formed buoys, etched brass components for the fine details, brass handrail stanchions, cast metal fittings, all decals, wire, rod etc. to build the model as illustrated (flag is not provided). The plans and step-by-step assembly drawings make this model an enjoyable and relaxing project for model makers with average building skills. The large deck crane which elevates and swivels will without a doubt be a challenge for the more experienced model maker wishing to radio control it. (Paints, adhesives and tools to complete are not provided).