Dear Modellers,
For ordering the harbor tug SMIT JAPAN model parts please go here https://www.shapeways.com/shops/fjf-design and follow the instructions below:
FJF Model Ships Harbor Tug SMIT JAPAN
Model Parts List V01 (01 2018) and Recommendation for optional Parts:
Identification of Parts
Please note that the parts required to build the model are numbered according to the following numbering schema:
Example Part Number: “HT087005”
2 Letter Product Name Abreviation: HT = Harbor Tug
3 Digit Scale ID: 087 = 3 digit Scale (i.e. 087 = 1/87, 100 = 1/100, 120 = 1/120, etc.)
3 Digit Part Number: 001 – 025 Part Number (see list below for details)
Example: HT087005 stands for the part: Harbor Tug Bridge Superstructure in Scale 1/87
Parts required to build the Model:
HT…001 Harbor Tug Hull V40 1:87
HT…002 Main Deck & Bullwark
HT…003 Main Deck Inlay
HT…004 Superstructure
HT…005 Bridge Superstructure (For an alternative way to construct the bridge windows, please chose HT…020 Basic Bridge + HT…021 Window Frames)
HT…006 Bridge Roof equipped
HT…007 Smoke Stacks/Exhausts
HT…008 Mast, complete
HT…009 Anchor Winch
HT…010 Tug Winch
HT…011 Tug Hook
Optional Parts:
HT…020 Basic Bridge (optional instead of HT087005 Bridge Superstructure; to be combined with HT087021 Window Frames)
HT…021 Window Frames (optional instead of HT087005 Bridge Superstructure; to be combined with HT087020 Basic Bridge)
HT…022 Access Hatch (normally not needed, optional replacement part)
HT…023 Flap Rudder (Main Blade) (optional for 1/100 or bigger)
HT…024 Flap Blade & T-Bolt (optional for 1/100 or bigger)
HT…025 Tiller for Flap Rudder (optional; suggested to use with HT…023)
Anchors can be purchased separately here:
https://modelltechnik-hamburg.de/
Drive Shafts and Propellers:
If you would like to equip your model with drive shafts and propellers please follow the following recommendations:
M 1/50:
– Drive Shaft Diameter: 4 mm (M4)
– Stern Tube Diameter: 6mm; Length: min. 120 mm
M 1:75
– Drive Shaft Diameter: 3 mm (M3)
– Stern Tube Diameter: 5mm, Length: min. 80 mm
M 1:100:
– Drive Shaft Diameter: 2 mm (M2)
– Stern Tube Diameter: 4mm, Length: min. 60 mm
Drive Shafts can be purchased at (just to mention a few):
http://www.modellbau-berthold.de
https://www.hobbyshop.ch/rc-boot/zubehor-ersatzteile.html?limit=50&p=1
http://www.hopemodell.ch/mainframe/_q_l_e_de-ch/_ss_e_142222411800/_mc_e_55/__p.aspx
http://shop.wiesermodell.ch/ki/Stevenrohre-Schiffswellen-622.html
http://modellbau-kaufhaus.de/
http://www.shop.modelltechnik-hamburg.de/
Models smaller than 1/100 can be equipped with a drive shaft only (without stern tube) as the model comes with supports and guiding pipes molded to the hull that can serve as the stern pipe (–> free running drive shaft). Make sure that the tubes are well oiled before each run in the water.
Recommended drive shaft diameters in smaller models are:
– M 1:144: 2.0 mm
– M 1:200: 1.5 mm
Propellers:
SMIT JAPAN uses two(!) 3 bladed propellers in reality. One turns left. The opposite propeller turns right.
Powerful electric motors may also be able to handle 4 bladed propellers for a little exra thrust.
Recommended Size for Propellers:
Model Scale: 1/100:
Propeller Diameter: 20 mm, by Raboesch
Can be purchased here:
http://www.bauer-modelle.de/modules/wsShop/index.php?cat_id=101057&location_id=151
or here:
http://www.bauer-modelle.de/modules/wsShop/index.php?cat_id=84161&location_id=151
Model Scale 1/75:
Propeller Diameter: max. 29 mm
A 3-bladed Propeller (diameter: 25mm) can be purchased here:
Right turn: https://www.bauer-modelle.com/epages/Bauer_Uwe46269592.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bauer_Uwe46269592/Products/716656
and
Left turn: https://www.bauer-modelle.com/epages/Bauer_Uwe46269592.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bauer_Uwe46269592/Products/716655
Propeller size for scale not mentioned here: Please check your preferred dealer for the perfectly fitting propeller set.
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