๐ฌ Re: Dusseldorf Fireboat
22 days ago by ๐บ๐ธ LewZ (
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To continue where I left off (now that the quirks are over) on the Dusseldorf fireboat, this model of the Dusseldorf was originally started by Robbe, then Romarin, followed by Krick and can be purchased from Motion RC which carries the name "Bancroft" as a ATTR model.
All these "models" have a "squatty" look as the main deck (mid and aft sections) are about 3/8 inch too high (about 9 inches real size). This looses the sleek look of the real boat. Also, the use of three windscreens instead of the five on the real boat makes the model look toy-ish. Even the steps on the ladders on the aft of the superstructure are way off in height. I was so disappointed in these and many other incorrectly reproduced details as to the point I would call this "standoff scale" as opposed to a "scale model". Anyway, the real Dusseldorf fireboat and here sister ship Koln (scrapped about 2012) are quite a site! Several years ago I created a few web pages on this boat with some interesting facts, photos, and links to videos. (See below) Lew Florida ๐, USA โค๏ธ ▲
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24 days ago by ๐ง๐ช hermank (
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A good day
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๐ฌ Re: Dusseldorf Fireboat
24 days ago by ๐บ๐ธ LewZ (
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The Krick (Romarin) kit is also available as a ARTR model from Motion RC. Unfortunately, I found it lacking the correct "look" by the inaccurate details by the original designer (Robbe) many years ago. I was given one 90% built and completely tore it down to the bare hull. Unfortunately, I have not had the time to continue the rebuild.
You can see the difference in the photos of the Dusseldorf as originally built, then modified (including lengthening) and a model of it after lengthening. Good job anyway. Lew Florida โ๏ธ, USA ๐ >>> photos will not upload, will try again tomorrow. ▲
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27 days ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Doogle (
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Good morning, another interesting read packed with details. As Alessandro mentioned earlier, any chance of some more photos, looks a lovely vessel.
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27 days ago by ๐ฎ๐น AlessandroSPQR (
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Great very detailed description, however I would like to see more photos of this beautiful ship model.
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