VSP Tug ASHDOD 1:50

The new and innovative VectRA 3000 Class Tug is a high performance VSP tractor tug developed by Robert Allan Ltd in close co-operation with Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar and Voith Turbo Propulsion. The tug is designed for maximum efficiency in towing, harbour handling and escorting large vessels. Performance was verified at the beginning of the design cycle with extensive modelling tests. The unique propulsion arrangement consists of high-speed diesel engines connected to the VSPs via reduction gears with integrated clutches. With a bollard pull of 73.5 tonnes, the VectRA 3000 can generate a steering force of more than 100 tonnes. In addition, the design has fire-fighting and oil recovery functions.

The first vessel in the series, the M/T Ares, later ARIE A, which was built in 2016 for Italian tug owner Tripmare S.p.A., was successfully commissioned at Sanmar's new Altinova shipyard in February 2016.
The second VSP tug ASHDOD was completed in 2018 and is currently in operation in ASHDOD.
The third VSP tug EITAN was built in 2021 and is also currently in service in ASHDOD.

Technical data

                                               Original                                                   model

Length overall: 30.25 metres                                                                    60.5cm
Length overall, with fender: 31.10 metres                                                 62.2cm
Width, hull: 13.00 metres 26cm 
Construction draught: 6.30 metres to the lower skeg/VSP protection      13cm
GRT: < 500, international 462GT                                                               5.7kg
Speed 12.5 knots                                                                                       1.76kn=3.25KM/h = 0.9m/s

The model was created with the support of Robert Alan Ltd, Sanmar and Voith Turbo

The model kit contains

- GRP hull
- GRP bulwark
- GRP skeg
- GRP VSP protection plate, latest mould, profiled
- 6 laser-cut panels made from ABS, plywood and Vivak, including bulwark supports, uprights, laser-cut window panes, window frames, deckhouse
- 1 etched parts sheet with railing, lamp holder, grille for scuppers, drainage racks for rescue ring, windscreen wipers, window frames, grille...
- Many 3D printed parts such as wheelhouse, winch. Towing brackets, stairs, cranes, spotlights, life rafts, wheelhouse interior, lamp bodies (posilamps) as double lamps, illuminable, fenders front and rear, fairleads, radar, flag
- Wires, pipes, profiles made of plastic and metal
- Drawing for deck extension

Instructions in DE, English manual will follow later
Plotted ship names ARIE A, ASHDOD, EITAN, harbour

USB stick

Delivery without VSP and without servos

Both VSP fit in the model VSP65BM and eVSP65BE

 Model photos will be added in week 13