GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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04/2006
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We suggest that you use the kit box illustration as the basis for your colour scheme. Use dead matt paints
for the deck and the underwater hull, but semi-matt (silk finish) types for the other colours. Always test the
paint on scrap material before applying it. The recommended colours are stated below with their RAL
numbers, to help ensure that you can select the correct hues. Armed with this information, any paint
supplier will be able to produce the right colours for you. Let your specialist paint supplier or advisor know
what you intend to use the paints for, as this will help him select the correct type. We always recommend
synthetic enamels.
Underwater hull - red oxide, RAL 3009 matt
Exposed hull, funnel, exhaust pipes - black, RAL 9005, matt
Superstructure, wheelhouse, crane house and other parts - white, RAL 9016
Crane, mast, boat derrick - yellow, RAL 1003
Rubbing strakes, ship’s boat and other parts - fluorescent red, RAL 3001
Anchor winch, return pulleys and other parts - light grey, RAL 7035
Applying the decals
Cut out the individual decals neatly using a pair of sharp scissors, leaving as little margin round them as
possible. They should be applied to the model’s surface once painting is complete; all traces of dust must
be removed beforehand.
Installing the RC components
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The plan shows the arrangement of the individual RC system components required for the vessel’s
basic running functions, i.e. steering and speed control.
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The plan also includes a wiring diagram which shows how the various components are connected.
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The drive battery should be installed between the two central bulkheads (parts 6 and 7) and fixed in
such a way that it cannot shift.
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Install the rudder servo in the servo mount (part 18) using the retaining screws supplied with it.
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The other RC components, including the receiver, speed controller and batteries, should be secured
in the model using Velcro (hook-and-loop) tape.
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If you intend to install working auxiliary systems, it is important to plan the arrangement before you
start building the model.
Auxiliary working systems
1.
If you wish to install a radio-controlled crane on the boat, you should start by ensuring that your radio
control system provides the relevant channels and controls. For this reason we are unable to provide
a wiring diagram, but simply recommend that you use the crane expansion set, Order No. 2023.10.
This contains all the parts required, together with wiring diagrams for the following functions: rotation
of the crane column, rise and fall of the crane outrigger and the crane hook. You will also need three
geared micro-motors, Order No. 1753, for this function.
2.
Installation of an optional “Tug” module, Order No. 2465, and the associated loudspeaker, Order No.
2355.
The 12 V power supply for the sound module is drawn from the main drive battery. We recommend
that you install the loudspeaker under the superstructure between the bow bulkhead and the central
bulkhead.
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Internal lighting system for the superstructure and bridge.
You can also install one of the internal lighting sets, Order No. 351 or Order No. 635.
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The power supply for the lighting system is drawn from a separate 2 V lead-acid battery, Order No.
793. You can switch the system on and off using either a manual toggle switch, or by radio using a
Mini-Switch 40.
4.
It is also possible to install a working boat derrick and a radio control system in the ship’s boat; this
additional work is left up to the builder.
Maiden run
Give the batteries a full charge, check that the model’s working systems operate correctly, and that
adequate effective radio range is available. Trim the model by adjusting the position of the drive batteries
until the hull floats exactly level in the water. You may need to add ballast in the form of lead sheet to
achieve the correct waterline. Take your time to get used to the model’s running characteristics and
handling.
All of us at GRAUPNER hope you have many hours of pleasure building and running your RANZOW.
