Mercantic Freighter in 1/50 scale from Billing-Boats
BILLING BOATS 1/50 scale model of the MERCANTIC freighter. Classic wooden construction (planking on frames), complete box with fittings.
Reference : KBBB424
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Mercantic Freighter 1/50 scale
Billing Boats BB424
The scale model :
This scale model of a boat to be built has already been produced by the Danish firm in the 1980s.
While the scale used and the plans used are identical, the construction box has undergone a major overhaul and has been improved in many ways.
A new plate has been created and added specifically for radio control equipment, as well as many other improvements.
All wooden parts are now pre-cut by laser, a much more precise manufacturing process that didn't exist when the kit was first released.
All fittings have been revised and improved to make this boat a quality replica of the traditional freighter frequently used in the 1960s.
- Static or sailing model, the choice is yours!
- Entirely made of wood and easy to assemble
- Length: 96cm
- Width: 18cm
- Height: 36cm
- Quality fittings included in the box
- Fully illustrated color instructions for easy assembly, including a French version. (see "download")
The real ship:
M/S Mercantic (build no. 84) was built in 1964 by H. C. Christensens Staalskibsværft, Marstal, Denmark, ordered by Per Henriksen and was the Mercandia shipping lines first ship. LOA 48,01m, Beam 9,10 Draft 3,33 m. Brt. 299 Nrt. 200 Tdw 625. Call signal OZHA. Main engine B&W/Alpha 405-24VO. HK: 425 bhk. KW: 313. Speed 10 knots. M/S Mercantic was a traditional freighter and her kind was very common in the 1960’s up to the 1990’s. M/S Mercantic was sold and renamed several times. In 2004 she was sold to Wade Group, Portsmouth, Dominican republic and renamed to “Love Divine”. Run aground on August 22th 2012, west indies and declared CTL.
Characteristics of the actual vessel :
- Length: 48.01m.
- Beam: 9.10m.
- Draft: 3.33m.
- Speed: 10 knots.
Equipment not included available separately, for a sailing model:
- Minimum 2-channel radio control system.
- Standard rudder servo
- 540-type electric motor.
Recommended accessories:
| Length | 96cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 18cm |
| Scale | 1/50 |
| Manufacturer | Billing Boats |
| Construction | Hull Wood |
BB424-mercantic-photo-manual-TM
MERCANTIC building instructions