Dumas 1215 37" American Beauty (ABS hull)
Dumas #1215 Boat Kit: 37" American Beauty (ABS Hull)
NOTE: This is a kit and comes completely unassembled. Additional materials and tools are required (sold separately). It can be built as a static model or RC vehicle with optional parts- see details below.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Wooden build kit for 37" American Beauty (ABS Hull)
- Instructions
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE - STATIC MODEL (SOLD SEPARATELY)
- Tools, sand paper, wood adhesives, paint, etc.
ADDITIONAL PARTS REQUIRED FOR RC OPERATION (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Running Hardware: #2339
Power: Two Dumas #2004 6v Motors or #2005 12v Motors
Speed Control: #2022 6v Speed Control or #2023 12v Speed Control
Battery: #8302 7.2v NiCad Battery or #2032 12v Battery
Charger: #8315 NiCad Battery Charger or #2028 12v Battery Charger
Radio Control: #8812-1 2 Channel Radio Control w/two servos
Deck Hardware #2104 81 piece fitting set (Optional)
Barge Kit #1219 for 2 barges, 43 inches each (Optional)
OVERVIEW
Here is your chance to try your hand at being a tow boat captain. But just so you know what you are up against. The American Beauty built by St. Louis Ships for Argi-Trans Services measures 170 feet in length, with a beam of 45 feet, and requires 9 feet of water when fully loaded with fuel. Powered by twin 2500 hp diesel engines turning two 8 ft diameter propellers, she typically moves a tow of 20-25 barges each being approximately 200 feet long by 35 feet wide at speeds of 4 to 9 miles per hour. That is almost 4 acres of barges! Fortunately as modelers, we have life a little easier. The Dumas kit of the American Beauty starts off with an ABS plastic hull. The construction of the superstructure is accomplished through the use of precisely die-cut birch and mahogany plywoods.
To power the Beauty, we recommend two Dumas #2004 or #2005 electric motors and running hardware kit #2339. The running hardware is authentic in every detail right down to the twin kort nozzles. Twin forward control rudders and four flanking rudders are included to give you the maneuverability necessary to control your push boat. Other options include an 81 piece deck hardware kit #2104, which supplies all the detail castings to give her those finishing touches. We also offer kit #1219 which contains all the parts needed to make one box and one raked bow barge. We even include the cleats so you can tie your own 4 acres of barges together.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 37"
Beam: 12"
Scale: 7/32" to 1 ft