Hello,
some time ago I got hold of complete Kit For "Paula by ROMARIN" including all required basic stuff (Motors, Servos, Winches)
So the project started to build this kit with as much as possible function.
The model is not based a real ship, it is designed with a working crane for handling of buoys.
Also the goal was to make changes/improvments whereever sensable.
The kit:
Hull:
At first the weigths were checked and the initial ballast (Leadballs) were placed in the hull and fixed with epoxy-resin.
Next the ship was equipped with a small bow truster as it is also intended to fetch free floating objects (buoys);
this thruster should help in the effort.
Fixing the deck to the hull is easy, just make sure that you enough clamps:
For operating the crane hook up and down, the intended sailing-winch was replaced by a continious turnnig servo; the handling of the hook is now much easier and can be done more precise:
The designer of the model forgot some openings in the bulwark for getting ropes to the bollards. four of them were added to the front section:
In the meantime the crane is working and first tests in the drydock were made:
https://youtu.be/tZDtxYGn65YAlso a first short test in the water was made to check the leveling and the drive functions:
https://youtu.be/YFmR6xroEgoAll seems to work fine, so this project continues.
Best regards
Hans