Graupner
Building instructions for the “RANZOW” model boat, Order No. 2023
The full-size vessel
The “Ranzow” is a multi-purpose ship designed for operations in shallow, confined waters. It can cope with
many tasks including transport of personnel, equipment and materials, the maintenance of navigation
buoys, ice-breaking missions and other tasks.
The vessel is fitted with a remotely controlled hydraulic crane for work on deck.
The mast can be folded down, and the searchlight on the bridge swung forward and down, to enable the
ship to pass under low bridges. Powerful rudders and a bow thruster provide excellent manoeuvring
capability, while extra electronic equipment allows the crew to operate and monitor all systems from two
control towers.
The model
Our model of the RANZOW has been developed from documents supplied by the Fassmer dockyard, and
is drawn up to a scale of 1 : 32. The boat is powered by two SPEED 500 motors, and is steered using two
Becker rudders and one bow thruster - just as on the full-size vessel.
The deck-mounted crane is included in the kit, and can be made to work in scale fashion. Additional
working systems can be installed at the builder’s discretion, including the derrick for lowering the ship’s
boat, a radio control system in the ship’s boat itself, and systems for folding the mast and lowering the
searchlight.
Most of the parts which are difficult to make, including the hull, deck, bulwark, superstructure and bridge,
are supplied in pre-fabricated form, while the many injection-moulded parts in the kit shorten the building
time considerably. However, the model is not intended for the beginner, and technical modelling
experience and manual skill are required to assemble it and apply a realistic scale colour finish.
Specification
Model
Full-size
Overall length approx.
1000 mm
32 m
Overall beam approx.
270 mm
8.90 m
Draught approx.
55 mm
1.75 m
Dry weight approx.
2.0 kg
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Total displacement max. approx.
7.4 kg
250 t
Scale approx.
1 : 32
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Important safety notes
You have purchased a kit which can be assembled to produce a fully working RC model when fitted out
with the appropriate accessories. As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to influence
the way you install, operate and maintain the model, nor the other components used in connection with
the model. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred
due to the incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are connected with such
operation in any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER
company to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is excluded. This includes
personal injury, death, damage to buildings, loss of trade or turnover, interruption of business or other
indirect or direct damages which are caused by the operation of the model. Under all circumstances and in
all cases the company’s overall liability is limited to the amount which you actually paid for this model.
The model is operated at the sole risk of the operator. To avoid injury to persons and damage to
property please handle your model boat carefully and operate it conscientiously at all times.
Before you run the boat for the first time it is important to check that your private third party insurance
policy provides cover when you are operating model boats of this kind. If you are not sure, take out a
special insurance policy designed to cover the risks of RC modelling.
These safety notes are important, and must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be
sure to pass them on to the new owner.
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. We reserve the right to introduce modifications.
04/2006
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