GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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Stations:
7 March 1957 to 17 June 1963: Borkum
21 June 1963 to 29 May 1985: Laboe
De-commissioned: June 1985
Namesake:
The German liberal politician Dr. Theodor Heuss (1884 - 1963) was the first President of the Federal Repub-
lic of Germany from 1949 to 1959. The name Tedje is an affectionate abbreviation of Theodor.
Conclusion:
In June 1985 the ocean-going rescue cruiser was sold to the private individual P. Spatz of Bremen, minus
her daughter boat. The vessel was duly refitted as a motor-cruiser and accommodation vessel. In 2007 the
ship was still in existence and moored at Bremerhaven, where she was for sale.
In 1986 the daughter boat was renamed the ROLAND, and erected as a technical memorial in front of the
Norddeich rescue hangar. In 1996 the vessel was sold on to a private individual living in the Ruhr region.
The boat now bears its original name TEDJE once more, and is currently undergoing restoration.
The model
This boat is a member of the GRAUPNER PREMIUM line, a series of particularly high-quality ready-made
models with an unprecedented level of detailing for a commercial product.
The core of this high-quality model is the robust moulded GRP hull, complemented by the superstructure and
deck which are constructed from laser-cut ABS parts. Many of the small items are of metal, and almost eve-
rything is factory-assembled. The hull, parts of the superstructure, the funnel and fittings are spray-finished
using semi-matt paints, and the decals are already applied. The many details and scale fittings give the boat
an impressive scale appearance. The daughter boat is also designed and prepared to be run independently,
and only has to be fitted out with RC components. The cruiser features a factory-installed winch for the stern
flap function. It is already connected to the stern flap, and is ready to use; all the modeller has to do is adjust
the system to set up the correct end-points.
The large deck opening makes it a simple matter to install the RC components, and the procedure is quickly
completed. To prepare the boat for running all you have to do is install the RC components and the drive
battery, carry out a little soldering, and the model is ready for the water. The same applies to the daughter
boat; the small openings do make it a little tricky to install the radio system, but the procedure is still perfectly
possible.
Specification, production model
Cruiser
Daughter
boat
Length approx.
1160 mm
325 mm
Beam approx.
265 mm
110 mm
Overall height approx.
560 mm
200 mm (incl. mast)
All-up weight incl. RC approx.
6.5 kg (incl. daughter boat and RC)
410 g
Scale approx.
1 : 20
1 : 20
Manufacturer’s declaration from Graupner GmbH & Co KG
Contents of the manufacturer’s declaration:
If material defects or manufacturing faults should arise in a product distributed by us in the Federal Republic
of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB), we, Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, D-73230
Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct those defects within the limitations de-
scribed below.
The consumer is not entitled to exploit this manufacturer’s declaration if the failure in the usability of the
product is due to natural wear, use under competition conditions, incompetent or improper use (including
incorrect installation) or external influences.
This manufacturer’s declaration does not affect the consumer’s legal or contractual rights regarding defects
arising from the purchase contract between the consumer and the vendor (dealer).
Extent of the guarantee
If a claim is made under guarantee, we undertake at our discretion to repair or replace the defective goods.
We will not consider supplementary claims, especially for reimbursement of costs relating to the defect (e.g.
installation / removal costs) and compensation for consequent damages unless they are allowed by statute.
This does not affect claims based on legal regulations, especially according to product liability law.
