Billing Boats Emile Robin - RC model kit in 1:33 scale
History of the original:
The lifeboat 'Emile Robin' was delivered by the Nordsøværftet shipyard in Ringkøbing in 1989. It is equipped with two engines, each producing 384 hp. The maximum speed is 11 knots (about 20 km/h) and it can sail for 20 hours at full power.
Emile Robin (1819-1915) was a Parisian merchant, philanthropist, cognac producer and vice president of the French non-profit organisation La Société Centrale de Sauvetage des Naufragés (Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked). Robin supported rescue operations in a number of countries, not least in Denmark. In the period 1891-1913, he set up eight foundations with a total capital of 114,900 crowns to support Danish rescue workers and their families, and he donated barometers to several rescue centres. It is therefore only logical that a Danish lifeboat also bears his name.
MRB 20 "Emile Robin" is permanently stationed at the lifeboat station in Hvide Sande on the west coast of Denmark.
Kit description:
This kit is equipped with a deep-drawn ABS hull and laser-cut wooden parts. The rudder, propeller shaft with stern tube and propeller are designed to be driven by an electric motor. All fittings are included in the scope of delivery.
In the completely revised version, the manufacturer Billing Boats provides building instructions consisting of step-by-step photos with very detailed illustrations and information on the parts and colours required. An overview plan is also included.
Experienced modellers will find plenty of work in the implementation of the many details. It is a good idea to make the lighting functional, replace the plastic propellers with brass and equip the ship with an engine sound system.
Who is the kit suitable for?
The kit is aimed at very experienced modellers.
What else is needed?
Paints, adhesives and tools are required and can be found in our range.
What do the building instructions look like?
The multilingual building instructions consist of a step-by-step photo documentation and parts list with overview plans.
Languages: German, Spanish, English, French, Italian
Technical data
Scale 1:33
Length 605 mm
Width 190 mm
Height 350 mm
