HMV Notschlepper Nordic 1:250

[Tommaso]

Hi everybody,

today I'm publishing the construction report of the "HMV Nordic" that I built during the last summer.

This beautiful model of the german salvage tug Nordic can be built either as a waterline or as a full hull version and is made of 1757 pieces in 12 sheets. The optional and very useful lasercut set contains another 779 parts. The 78 m long tug becomes 31cm long in 1:250 scale.

The model looks very interesting with a lot of details, such as the 6.5t hydraulic crane, a large variety of winches, the complete interior of the bridge and an intricate lattice mast.

[Tommaso]

Here we go!
Since I decided to build the full hull version of the model, the first stage is the construction of the underwater part.
Here comes the bulkhead framework.

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We continue with the bow thrusters and the ship's bottom and keel.

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The next parts are the rudders (1-2) and the components of the propellers: the guards (3-4), the shafts (5), the propeller itself (6) and the complete assemblies (7-10)

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The underwater part of the ship is complete! This part will be connected to the complete waterline model at the end.

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It's now time to start the waterline model. The first step is the framework of the hull.

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The main deck is added to the framework (1-2); then, after having placed some structures at the stern (3-5), the ship's sides are shaped and glued.

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The hull is completed by the bulbous bow (1-4) and the details and supports on the inner side of the bulwark (5-9). 10-11: the anchors.

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The largest element on the after deck is the "deck store", which in the original ship houses the port diesel generator.

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Besides the store, there are several other details on the after deck: winches, towing transverse bars, staircases, bollards...