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Graupner Model Boats

Graupner models a long established major German manufacturer of model Boats very well engineered kits, with either ABS or fibreglass hulls, brass and plastic fittings, good plans and English instructions.

NOTE: Most Kits come complete with fittings

 

Westbourne Models Keep most of the model boats by Graupner in stock.
These kits very in subject matter from fishing boats to large multi channel kits like Moonraker that uses water jets for propulsion.
The quality of these kits tends to be very high with good English instructions and full plan sets .
The kits are mostly made with ABS hulls (a form of plastic) with plastic and metal fittings the kits tend to come in separate parts as in the kit then there will be a fittings set sold separately along with motor's and Rc systems Though we sell our kits with fittings where possible unless otherwise stated
 
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WP U16 Mini U Boat
WP  U16  Mini U BoatThe U-16 is based on a submarine operated by the German Federal Navy.
The sub features a real static diving system utilizing a vertical movement motor which controls a flood tank.
As the tank floods, the boat starts to sink under its own weight; it surfaces using the same method. The result is that the model can "hover" (remain stationary) in the water.
Excellent manoeuvrability is obtained by the stern thruster combined with the relatively short hull - the model is shorter than scale. The drive battery can be charged quickly and easily, as the switch socket doubles as the charge socket. The two red searchlights glow when the boat is running, making the model look truly realistic. As the submarine is so small, it can easily be operated in the bath or an aquarium.

 

£24.99

 

 
Graupner Mini Shark Submarine
Graupner Mini Shark SubmarineThe MINI SHARK is based on a typical modern atomic submarine, and is intended to look as realistic as possible.
The hull length is proportionately shorter to ensure that the boat is highly manoeuvrable. The sub exploits the static diving principle, i.e. the submerge motor pushes the model under water, where it maintains its position.
The boat has slight residual buoyancy as a safety feature, so that it will always rise to the surface in an emergency, e.g. if the batteries are flat. The submarine is also turned by controlling the motors.
For example, if the right-hand motor runs and the left-hand motor is stopped, the boat turns to the left. The drive battery can be recharged quickly and easily using the charge station supplied; charge time is 10 minutes.
The two red searchlights (or "eyes") light up when the sub is moving, making the model look almost "alive". Due to its small size, the model can easily be operated in the bath or any fairly large aquarium. Running time is up to 15 minutes.

Pack contents
Operating instructions in German, English and French, factory-assembled model submarine with pre-fitted drive battery, RC system transmitter, battery charger, decal sheet, small items.

RC functions Steering, right / left, using motors Drive motors on / off Submerge motor on / off
Specification Length approx. 1120 mm Beam approx. 33 mm Height approx. 50 mm
All-up weight incl. RC approx. 63 g Max. diving depth approx. 0.5 m

£24.99

Manhattan 74
Manhattan 74Sunseeker is a renowned designer and manufacturer of high-performance racing boats. The company has used its experience to build some of the world’s largest and most luxurious yachts. The MANHATTAN 74 model is an accurate to a scale of around 1 : 20, based on original Sunseeker drawings.
It is intended for the medium to experienced modeller.

Specification Model
Overall length approx. 1280 mm
Length of hull and platform approx. 1230 mm
Beam approx. 300 mm
Draught approx. 55 mm
Overall height approx. 400 mm
Overall displacement 7 kg
Speed approx. 20 km / hr
Scale 1 : 20
 

Needed to Complete 2 x 700 bb motors  1 x Speed controller 1 x Radio ,NiCad's/gel cells , Glues

Price includes = Kit , 2 x Jet Drives ,2 x Reversing buckets

 

£398.70

 
Glasgow
GlasgowR/C side-wheel-paddle tug.
Semi-scale model design for single electric motor or steam-engine drive. 4 channels. Quickie kit with moulded hull.
Product information
This model of the peddler tug GLASGOW has been designed to 1:40 scale using English drawings.
The scarce information available on the history and career of this tug indicates that it was mainly operated in ports of Northern England and Scot-land.
The modeller has the option of powering his model with an electric motor or - just like the full-size vessel - with a steam engine. All difficult to fashion parts, such as hull, paddle wheel covers, life boat, skylights, companionways, pressure vents etc are moulded of ABS plastic.
The wood parts all come profusely pre-shaped. Building time is further shortened by the many injection-moulded ABS plastic parts of the set of fittings (No. 582), such as winch anchor, bollards, davits, engine room telegraph etc., as well as the brass rail stanchions.

 

Needs Extra's To Complete
 

 

New Lower Price

£125.00

 
Moonraker
MoonrakerMOONRAKER

R/C Mega-Yacht. True-scale model of the world's fastest mega-yacht. For 3 JET propulsion systems and electric power. Multi-channel R/C. Quick-build kit with moulded hull, deck and superstructure.
Product information
The Moonraker was completed in 1992 and its top speed of 124 km/h makes it the fastest mega-yacht in the world at present. The boat s owner, John Staluppi, had previously held the record with his yacht OCTOPUSSY (99 km/hr).
Staluppi entrusted the layout and design of the new vessel to Frank Mulder, whose Dutch studio ]Mulder Design specialises in high-quality motor yachts.
The yacht was built at the Ulstein Elkefjord Marine yard, which is part of the ]Norship consortium of Norwegian dockyards. The Moonraker cost more then 15 million DM to build, and was originally designed to be fitted with three MTU diesel engines: two 16-V 396 T8 94's, each rated at 3480 BHP outboard, in conjunction with two steer able KaMeWa jet units, and a central 1200 BHP 12-V 183 TE 92 combined with a booster jet.
However, tank testing showed that this combination would only produce a top speed of about 85 km/h. The centre diesel engine was then replaced by a Textron Lycoming TF-40 gas turbine, rated at 4600 BHP. Total engine power is thus 11,560 BHP, and the boat achieved a speed of 124 km/h during sea trials off Norway.

Specification Length 1470 mm Beam 284 mm
Weight 8,1 kg Scale 1:25

 

Price Inculdes Kit .Fittings pack. Water Jets, Reversing buckets

 

Needs Extra's To Complete
 

£525.00

 
Azimut Atlantic Challenger
Azimut Atlantic ChallengerAtlantic Challenger

The Blue Riband trophy was inaugurated in 1933 by the Englishman Harold Holes for the fastest Atlantic crossing by a passenger ship.
In 1952 it was awarded to the ocean-going steamship United States, which traversed the Atlantic in 82 hours and 40 minutes, and that proved to be the last time it was awarded. To this day the trophy stands in Long Island Naval Museum. In 1986 the English aviation industrialist Richard Branson crossed the Atlantic in a new record time of 80 hours and 31 minutes in his 21.95 m long Virgin Atlantic Challenger. However, the Americans refused him the trophy, as the Virgin was not a passenger vessel, had been refuelled en rout, and was not in regular line service.
In response Branson inaugurated a new cup: the Virgin Atlantic Trophy, which is awarded to the vessel which crosses the Atlantic the fastest by any means.
Contents of the quick-build kit
Quick-build plan showing R/C installation, including building instructions in German, English and French. GRP hull with machined openings for the JET propulsion systems, die-cut deck and other wooden parts, vacuum-moulded superstructure, roll-over mast, lifesavers, ventilators, radar aerials, strip material, wire transfer sheet, hardware pack.

R/C functions
Rudder Speed control Reverse thrust mechanism Auxiliary working systems such as position lamps, diesel sound generator and others may be installed at the builder's discretion.

Specification
Hull length approx. 1220 mm Length overall approx. 1310 mm Beam approx. 340 mm Weight (with R/C system, without drive battery) approx. 4.5 kg Max. supplementary load 5.0 kg Top speed approx. 18 km/h Scale approx. 1:20

Needed to Complete 2 x 700 bb motors  1 x Speed controller 1 x Radio ,NiCad's / gel cells , Glues see left hand column

 

Price Inc Kit, Fittings pack. Water Jets, Reversing buckets, Gearboxes

 

Needs Extra's To Complete
 

£386.50

Tito Neri
Tito NeriTITO NERI

4 channels. Quick-build kit with GRP hull.
Product information
In 1992/1993 the DETLEF HEGEMANN ROLAND dockyard collaborated with the DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE-WERKE GmbH to design and build two tugs for the Italian Shipping Company TITO NERI RIMORCHIATORI based at Livorno.

The ships are of identical design and were assigned the names TITO NERI and ALGERINA NERI. They currently rate amongst the most modern ocean-going and harbour assistance tugs in the world. Their towing equipment consists of a combination of winches on the after deck and foredeck. Each winch is driven by a hydraulic motor and has a tractive power of 15 t. The tugs are also equipped with a powerful fire-fighting system and a fire self-protection system.
The manoeuvrability required for these vessels intended tasks is provided by two Schottel drive systems and a bow thruster. Total engine power of 2x2000 BHP provides a forward thrust of 55t, and the maximum running speed is 12.5 kn. Our semi-scale model of the TlTO NERl is designed to a scale of 1:33, and is based on documents supplied by the dockyard and the shipping company.
Contents of the quick-build kit
Quick-build plans and building instructions in German, English and French. CNC-machined GRP hull, CNC-machined vacuum-moulded ABS parts for the superstructure, various other vacuum-moulded ABS parts, printed and die-cut wooden parts for decks, bulkheads and reinforcements, strip material, wire, rod and tube, decor sheet

R/C functions Rotation of the Schottel drive units through 180° (approx.), Forward - stop - reverse running with infinitely variable speed control, Bow thruster, Fire monitor pump ON/OFF, Sound simulation via TOP-SOUND 6 (»tug«) Other working systems are possible at the builder's discretion.

Specification
Overall length approx. 975 mm Beam approx. 320 mm Draught approx. 140 mm Overall height approx. 650 mm Empty weight approx. 4.5 kg Max. all-up displacement approx. 18 kg 769 t Scale 1:33

 

 

Needs Extra's To Complete
 

£267.00